Wire Stripper and Cutter cuts and strips 8-20 AWG solid and 10-22 AWG stranded wire with ease; Compound action stripping: grip and strip via single-action squeezing motion; Precision machined stripping holes easily remove insulation without damaging the wire; Removes up to 1-Inch (25 mm) in length of the insulation layer (jacket layer) in a single step; Tension loaded wire-grip gently holds the cable while retaining cable geometry; Cast alloy chassis with heavy-duty Ecoat finish for corrosion resistance and durability