Where are these made?

Thank you for contacting Irwin Tools. The country of origin for this self adjusting wire stripper is Taiwan.

How can you tell which crimp area to use? The color codes on the tool show 2 "ranges" of wire gauge, but it looks like there are 3 crimp areas.

On the left there is a label ("INSUL AND NON-INSUL") that points the center of the two places to crimp, with the one closest to the pivot color coded for blue and yellow connectors (or 16 - 10 gauge), and the next crimp area for red connectors (or 22 - 18 gauge). The bump on the right side between the two is not meant for crimping.

does it cut guitar strings ? how about bike break cable

Get a pair of piano grade wire cutters to avoid ruining your strippers, as the chaps are saying, it's good for copper and electrical cables and not suited to spring steel and bike brake cables.

Anyone uses it for jewlery making? How is it? Thanks!

I've never used it for jewelry but it cuts wire very crisply and the nose has a flat crimper that would close small metal parts easily.

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🔧 Master every wire job with precision and comfort!

COMPACT DURABLE - 8-inch metal build with ANSI certification, designed for professional-grade outdoor and indoor tasks.
MULTI TOOL EFFICIENCY - Crimps insulated & non-insulated terminals and cuts bolts with perfect lead threads—one tool, endless uses.
ERGONOMIC COMFORT GRIP - ProTouch handles maximize comfort and minimize hand fatigue during extended use.
PRECISION CUTTING EDGE - Stay sharp longer with induction hardened blades for flawless wire cuts every time.
VERSATILE WIRE HANDLING - Strips and cuts 10-22 AWG wires effortlessly, perfect for all your electrical projects.

The IRWIN Vise-Grip 8-inch Wire Stripping Tool is a multi-functional professional-grade tool featuring an induction hardened cutting edge for durability, capable of stripping and cutting 10-22 AWG wires, crimping terminals, and cutting bolts with precision. Its ergonomic ProTouch grips ensure maximum comfort, making it an essential, ANSI-certified tool for electricians and DIY pros alike.

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A**H

Good

It ok for normal use

29.06.2023

A**Y

The cutter blade easily damaged

I thought it will be tough but when I used it for cutting 0,5 steel wire it damaged itAnd when I used my engineer plier it cut it like butter . So i will use it with Cooper wires and light work only

31.03.2025

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Manufacturer	IRWIN
Part number	2078309
Item Weight	86.2 g
Product Dimensions	25.65 x 9.91 x 2.03 cm; 86.18 g
Item model number	2078309
Size	8-inch
Color	multi
Style	Wire Stripper Tool
Material	Metal
Item Package Quantity	1
Handle Material	Plastic
Specification met	ANSI
Specific uses	Outside
Included components	8" MULTI TOOL STRIPPER/CUTTER/CRIMPER
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

Irwin Vise-Grip Wire Stripping Tool / Cutter, 8-Inch (2078309), Multicolor

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