A studio shot of the Klein Tools 11063W Katapult wire stripper and cutter, featuring blue ergonomic handles, a black cast alloy chassis, and a compound action stripping head.
An infographic highlighting key features of the tool, including the built-in cutting hole, corrosion-resistant finish, and single-squeeze grip-and-strip motion. Text indicates capacity for 8-20 AWG solid and 10-22 AWG stranded wire.
A macro close-up view of the stripping blades cutting through the red insulation of a copper wire, demonstrating the precision of the machined stripping holes.
A person holding the Klein Tools Katapult wire stripper and inserting a green wire into the built-in cutting hole located below the stripping head to cut the wire.
A person positioning a green wire into the stripping jaws of the tool, aligning it with the appropriate gauge hole before squeezing the handles.
A close-up of a gloved hand using the built-in wire cutter of the Klein Tools Katapult to shear a red wire.
A person wearing high-visibility gloves squeezing the handles of the Katapult tool, engaging the compound action mechanism to strip the insulation off a red wire.
A four-panel collage demonstrating the tool's versatility: cutting a red wire, a close-up of stripping insulation, cutting a green wire, and stripping a green wire.
Katapult® Wire Stripper/Cutter (8-22 AWG) promotional video
A studio shot of the Klein Tools 11063W Katapult wire stripper and cutter, featuring blue ergonomic handles, a black cast alloy chassis, and a compound action stripping head.
An infographic highlighting key features of the tool, including the built-in cutting hole, corrosion-resistant finish, and single-squeeze grip-and-strip motion. Text indicates capacity for 8-20 AWG solid and 10-22 AWG stranded wire.
A macro close-up view of the stripping blades cutting through the red insulation of a copper wire, demonstrating the precision of the machined stripping holes.
A person holding the Klein Tools Katapult wire stripper and inserting a green wire into the built-in cutting hole located below the stripping head to cut the wire.
A person positioning a green wire into the stripping jaws of the tool, aligning it with the appropriate gauge hole before squeezing the handles.
A close-up of a gloved hand using the built-in wire cutter of the Klein Tools Katapult to shear a red wire.
A person wearing high-visibility gloves squeezing the handles of the Katapult tool, engaging the compound action mechanism to strip the insulation off a red wire.
A four-panel collage demonstrating the tool's versatility: cutting a red wire, a close-up of stripping insulation, cutting a green wire, and stripping a green wire.
Katapult® Wire Stripper/Cutter (8-22 AWG) promotional video
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Wire Stripper 11063W Katapult Cutter (Solid 8-20 AWG Stranded 10-22 Compound Action Handheld Heavy Duty Electrician Conductor Hand Tool)

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SKU: 11063W
$31.97 USD

Description

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Contractor-Grade Compound Action Wire Stripper and Cutter with Cast Alloy Chassis, Ecoat Anti-Corrosion Finish, and 8-22 AWG Capacity

The Klein Tools 11063W Katapult Wire Stripper and Cutter delivers specialized electrical conductor processing utility and exceptional stripping depth accuracy across low-voltage residential branch paths. Engineered with a single-motion compound lever matrix, this heavy-duty hand instrument strips 8-20 AWG solid and 10-22 AWG stranded copper lines cleanly without marring the internal metal core. This professional wiring solution resolves high-friction layout delays, nicked conductor paths, and hand fatigue during high-volume trim-out phases by integrating a tension-loaded wire clamping jaw with an automatic spring-return mechanism. Outfitted with precision-ground shearing holes capable of removing up to 1.0 inch of insulation layer in a single step, this 12.0-ounce technician companion optimizes subcontractor throughput during intensive circuit receptacle wiring, panel trim configurations, and commercial system installations.

Best Used For:

  • Conductor Insulation Processing: Stripping outer insulation jackets cleanly from solid 10 AWG feeder wires or flexible 12 AWG stranded building circuits without fraying strands.
  • High-Volume Box Trim-Outs: Prepping multiple branch runs inside large distribution enclosures continuously using the fluid one-step compression lever system.
  • Restricted Space Cable Cuts: Sizing copper electrical lines and stripping conductor jackets inside tight junction box enclosures single-handedly via the integrated shear cutter.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Compound Action Lever: Mechanical link matrix clamps, holds, and shears outer insulation sleeves cleanly via a single manual handle squeeze.
  • Broad Gauge Nest Matrix: Machined die cavities match solid 8-20 AWG and stranded 10-22 AWG profiles to provide versatile gauge tracking options.
  • Tensioned Surface Grip: Dual-jaw tracking holds wire lines securely during the tension stroke without crushing thin polymer sheathing walls.
  • Ecoat Alloy Framework: Heavy-duty electro-coated cast metal base resists jobsite drops and blocks oxidation scaling in humid field zones.
  • Precision Edge Cutter: Integrated steel shear cavity cuts solid copper power conductors cleanly to ease multi-tool transitions.

What's Included

  • (1) Katapult Compound Action Wire Stripper and Cutter Multi-Tool Unit

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Klein Tools
Model Number 11063W
Tool Category Type Compound Action Wire Stripper and Cutter
Primary Field Utility Electrical Conductor Stripping and Cable Cutting
Solid Wire Capacity Range 8 to 20 AWG Scale
Stranded Wire Capacity Range 10 to 22 AWG Scale
Maximum Stripping Length Up to 1.0 in. Per Cycle
Mechanical Action Type Fluid One-Step Compound Motion
Spring-Assisted Return Yes (Internal Recoil Spring)
Chassis Material Composition Cast Alloy Metal Skeleton
Chassis Finish Protective Class Heavy-Duty Corrosion-Resistant Ecoat Coating
Overall Body Length 6.6 in.
Handle Finish Color High-Contrast Blue / Black
Net Instrument Weight 12.0 oz.

Pro-Tip: Keep the moving pivot components clear of packed insulation dust by blowing out the mechanism with dry compressed air periodically. Applying a light drop of high-viscosity machine oil directly to the compound joint pins preserves smooth compression tracks and ensures a complete spring return cycle.