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Klein Tools Multi-Tool Stripper K12065CR 8-20 AWG (Klein-Kurve Heavy-Duty Forged Steel Wire Cutter Non-Insulated Crimper Reamer Shearing Unit)

In stock
SKU: K12065CR
$39.97 USD

Description

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Klein Tools K12065CR Klein-Kurve Heavy-Duty Wire Stripper, Cutter & Crimper

The Klein Tools K12065CR Klein-Kurve heavy-duty multi-tool strips 8–18 AWG solid and 10–20 AWG stranded wire, crimps non-insulated terminals, shears 6-32 and 8-32 bolts, and cuts copper conductors. Forged from custom US-made alloy steel delivering 4X the strength of standard wire strippers, this 8-inch high-leverage plier features induction-hardened side-cutting knives and a hot-riveted joint to eliminate handle wobble under heavy pressure. Outfitted with wide knurled gripping jaws capable of twisting up to three solid conductors simultaneously and ergonomic Klein-Kurve dual-material handles, it equips commercial journeyman electricians, industrial panel builders, and electrical contractors with dependable, all-in-one rough-in and termination performance.

Best Used For:

  • Commercial Electrical Panel Wiring: Stripping branch circuit conductors, shearing cover plate screws, and terminating non-insulated lugs inside distribution panels.
  • Conduit Rough-In and Box Makeup: Twisting up to three 12 AWG or 14 AWG solid conductors inside junction boxes using the knurled cross-hatch plier nose.
  • Industrial Machinery Control Wiring: Stripping fine 18–20 AWG stranded control wires and crimping non-insulated terminal connections in manufacturing equipment.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Forged Steel Construction: Heavy-duty drop-forged steel body delivers 4X greater torsional and bending strength than stamped sheet metal strippers.
  • Precision 6-Hole Stripping Cavities: Cleanly strips 8 to 18 AWG solid and 10 to 20 AWG stranded wire without nicking or scoring copper conductor cores.
  • Induction-Hardened Side-Cut Knives: Extended cutting blades deliver clean, high-leverage shearing through Romex NM-B cable and thick copper wire bundles.
  • Non-Insulated Terminal Crimper: Integrated dedicated crimping nest securely bonds 10 to 20 AWG non-insulated connectors, lugs, and barrel terminals.
  • Built-In Threaded Screw Shearing: Cleanly shears 6-32 and 8-32 electrical mounting bolts to desired lengths without damaging screw threads.
  • Klein-Kurve Dual-Material Grips: Ergonomically curved comfort-grip handles reduce palm fatigue during continuous repetitive wire termination shifts.

What's Included

  • (1) Klein Tools K12065CR Klein-Kurve® Heavy-Duty Forged Wire Stripper / Cutter / Crimper Multi-Tool

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Klein Tools Inc.
Model Number K12065CR
Product Classification Heavy-Duty Forged Multi-Tool Wire Stripper
Overall Tool Length 8.00 inches (203.2 mm)
Solid Wire Stripping Range 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 AWG Solid
Stranded Wire Stripping Range 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 AWG Stranded
Non-Insulated Crimping Range 10–20 AWG Stranded Connectors & Terminals
Threaded Screw Shearing Holes 6-32 and 8-32 Machine Screws
Plier Jaw Style Cross-Hatch Knurled Wire-Twisting Jaw
Pivot Joint Design Hot-Riveted Zero-Wobble Smooth Action Joint
Tool Metallurgy Drop-Forged Custom US Alloy Steel
Total Tool Weight 0.70 lbs (11.20 oz / 317.5 g)
Country of Origin United States (Made in USA)
Target Substrates Copper Wire, Aluminum Conductors, & Non-Insulated Lugs

Pro-Tip: When twisting multiple solid copper conductors inside a junction box, grip the bare wire tips firmly with the knurled nose, pull slight tension, and twist clockwise; this produces uniform, tight helical wraps that seat perfectly inside wire nuts without loose strands.