Studio view of the Klein Tools 11055 wire stripper with blue and yellow handles, showing the jaw markings for stripping 10 to 18 solid and 12 to 20 stranded wire.
A four-panel composite image demonstrating the tool's functions: stripping red wire, bending wire loops, cutting solid copper wire, and shearing a screw.
Open view of the wire stripper showing the coil spring between the blue handles and the serrated nose jaws.
Angled perspective of the wire stripper highlighting the curved blue comfort handles and the metal locking latch.
Side profile view of the closed wire stripper showing the slim design and the blue handle grip texture.
Rear angled view focusing on the coil spring mechanism and the locking latch located near the yellow handle collars.
Horizontal view of the open wire stripper displaying the Klein Tools logo printed on the upper blue handle.
Infographic detailing features such as the Klein-Kurve handles, screw shearing holes, serrated nose, and stripping capacity for solid and stranded wire.
Close-up of hands using the wire stripper to remove insulation from a black wire inside a wall-mounted electrical box.
A hand holding the wire stripper and using the looping hole on the jaw to bend the end of a white wire into a hook shape.
Close-up of gloved hands using the cutting blades of the tool to shear through a red wire.
Solid and Stranded Copper Wire Stripper and Cutter (11055) promotional video
Studio view of the Klein Tools 11055 wire stripper with blue and yellow handles, showing the jaw markings for stripping 10 to 18 solid and 12 to 20 stranded wire.
A four-panel composite image demonstrating the tool's functions: stripping red wire, bending wire loops, cutting solid copper wire, and shearing a screw.
Open view of the wire stripper showing the coil spring between the blue handles and the serrated nose jaws.
Angled perspective of the wire stripper highlighting the curved blue comfort handles and the metal locking latch.
Side profile view of the closed wire stripper showing the slim design and the blue handle grip texture.
Rear angled view focusing on the coil spring mechanism and the locking latch located near the yellow handle collars.
Horizontal view of the open wire stripper displaying the Klein Tools logo printed on the upper blue handle.
Infographic detailing features such as the Klein-Kurve handles, screw shearing holes, serrated nose, and stripping capacity for solid and stranded wire.
Close-up of hands using the wire stripper to remove insulation from a black wire inside a wall-mounted electrical box.
A hand holding the wire stripper and using the looping hole on the jaw to bend the end of a white wire into a hook shape.
Close-up of gloved hands using the cutting blades of the tool to shear through a red wire.
Solid and Stranded Copper Wire Stripper and Cutter (11055) promotional video
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Wire Stripper 11055 Cutter (Solid Stranded Copper 10-20 AWG Screw Shearing Curved Handle Grip Electrical Terminal Conduit Hand Tool Pack)

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SKU: 11055
$20.99 USD

Description

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Contractor-Grade 10-20 AWG Copper Wire Stripper and Cutter with Integrated 6-32 and 8-32 Screw Shearing Ports and Ergonomic Curved Handles

The Klein Tools 11055 Wire Stripper and Cutter delivers specialized electrical conductor processing utility and exceptional stripping depth accuracy across low-voltage residential branch paths. Engineered with precision-ground nesting ports, this heavy-duty hand instrument strips 10-18 AWG solid and 12-20 AWG stranded copper lines cleanly without marring the internal metal core. This professional wiring solution resolves high-friction layout delays, nicked conductor paths, and jagged bolt trimming profiles inside restricted load centers by integrating dual 6-32 and 8-32 mechanical screw shearing bays with an automatic internal coil return spring. Outfitted with curved, double-dipped textured handles and a low-profile manual closure lock latch, this 5.4-ounce technician companion optimizes subcontractor throughput during intensive circuit receptacle wiring, panel trim configurations, and commercial system remodeling deployments.

Best Used For:

  • Conductor Insulation Processing: Removing polymer outer insulation blankets cleanly from solid 12 AWG ROMEX lines or flexible 14 AWG stranded building wires.
  • Electrical Device Box Staging: Shearing standard 6-32 device mount fasteners or 8-32 hardware anchors cleanly down to custom extension parameters without distorting critical thread entries.
  • Narrow Panel Layout Control: Reaching past internal component structures inside tight breaker boxes to loop ground lines using the knurled serrated alignment nose.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Precision-Ground Die Channels: Laser-formed opening profiles slice through outer insulation shielding jackets while isolating the underlying conductor safely.
  • Built-In Bolt-Trimming Ports: Threaded shearing cavities square off copper and steel hardware fasteners instantly to deliver immediate nut engagement.
  • Automatic Return Coil: Integrated high-resiliency spring mechanics actuate the jaw opening line instantly to diminish hand fatigue over long project durations.
  • Knurled Serrated Plier Tip: Textured nose clamp permits quick cable pull loops, simple conductor shaping bends, and stable terminal loop formation.
  • Double-Dipped Contrast Grips: Textured plastic handle wrap minimizes tool slippage and absorbs directional pressure variables under heavy hand squeezes.

What's Included

  • (1) 11055 Solid and Stranded Copper Wire Stripper / Cutter Multi-Tool

 

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Klein Tools
Model Number 11055
Tool Category Type Wire Stripper, Insulation Cutter, and Bolt Shearer
Primary Core Utility Copper Conductor Stripping, Sizing, and Bending Repairs
Solid Wire Scope Scale 10 to 18 AWG Capacity
Stranded Wire Scope Scale 12 to 20 AWG Capacity
Screw Shearing Configurations 6-32 and 8-32 Standard Threads
Spring-Assisted Open System Yes (Steel Return Coil Spring)
Safety Storage Lock Yes (Manual Swing Latch)
Overall Body Length 7.4 in.
Handle Coating Class Double-Dipped High-Contrast Vinyl (Blue / Yellow)
High-Voltage Insulated No (Standard Non-Insulated Grips)
Net Tool Weight 5.4 oz.

Pro-Tip: When cutting mounting bolts down to size, always thread the hardware item fully from the rear grip side before snapping the handles shut. Executing the compression cut this way ensures the internal tool chassis re-cleans the entry threads smoothly as you turn the bolt back out.