Klein Tools 44228R electrician folding pocket knife shown fully deployed at an angle on a white background, highlighting its black finish stainless steel drop point blade, spine stripping notches, integrated wire looping hole, flipper lever, and a rugged black aluminum handle complete with a circular brand logo.
Klein Tools electrician pocket knife product feature infographic detailing layout components, including indicators for the stainless-steel drop point blade, smooth bearing-assisted open mechanics, wire loop hole, integrated frame lock, wire stripping notches for 14-10 AWG solid and 16-12 AWG stranded conductors, and a low-carry pocket clip.
Close-up horizontal macro view focusing on the 2.95-inch stainless steel drop point blade of the folding electrician knife, detailing the sharp edge path, integrated round wire looping hole at the base, and specialized stripping notches ground along the upper spine profile isolated on a white background.
Klein Tools bearing-assisted pocket knife shown completely folded in the closed position on a white background, displaying the rugged black anodized aluminum handle scale profile, integrated frame lock boundary line, secure flush-mount pivot screw, lanyard tether hole, and the classic round company emblem.
The reverse flat side view of the closed folding electrician pocket knife isolated on a white background, highlighting the heavy-duty low-carry black steel pocket clip mounted securely near the integrated lanyard tether slot loop and flat assembly hardware configuration.
A direct vertical top-down edge profile view of the deployed folding electrician knife on a white background, showing the precise thin alignment of the stainless steel blade relative to the rigid aluminum handle frame structures and the flush position of the mounted low-carry pocket clip.
An operator wearing rugged gray and orange leather utility work gloves demonstrates using the spine notches of a partially closed folding pocket knife to safely score and strip the outer white insulation jacket away from a copper conductor wire on a jobsite.
A worker wearing a textured gray polyurethane-coated grip glove grips the black aluminum handle of the folding pocket knife while deploying the stainless steel drop point blade, illustrating smooth bearing-assisted flipping mechanics and jobsite hand safety protocols.
A field view of a tradesperson working on a site layout, highlighting the low-carry black pocket clip of the folding electrician knife tucked deeply into the front pocket of their gray canvas work pants next to a leather tool pouch stocked with screwdrivers and adjustable pliers.
Electrician's Bearing-Assist Pocket Knife promotional how to video
Klein Tools 44228R electrician folding pocket knife shown fully deployed at an angle on a white background, highlighting its black finish stainless steel drop point blade, spine stripping notches, integrated wire looping hole, flipper lever, and a rugged black aluminum handle complete with a circular brand logo.
Klein Tools electrician pocket knife product feature infographic detailing layout components, including indicators for the stainless-steel drop point blade, smooth bearing-assisted open mechanics, wire loop hole, integrated frame lock, wire stripping notches for 14-10 AWG solid and 16-12 AWG stranded conductors, and a low-carry pocket clip.
Close-up horizontal macro view focusing on the 2.95-inch stainless steel drop point blade of the folding electrician knife, detailing the sharp edge path, integrated round wire looping hole at the base, and specialized stripping notches ground along the upper spine profile isolated on a white background.
Klein Tools bearing-assisted pocket knife shown completely folded in the closed position on a white background, displaying the rugged black anodized aluminum handle scale profile, integrated frame lock boundary line, secure flush-mount pivot screw, lanyard tether hole, and the classic round company emblem.
The reverse flat side view of the closed folding electrician pocket knife isolated on a white background, highlighting the heavy-duty low-carry black steel pocket clip mounted securely near the integrated lanyard tether slot loop and flat assembly hardware configuration.
A direct vertical top-down edge profile view of the deployed folding electrician knife on a white background, showing the precise thin alignment of the stainless steel blade relative to the rigid aluminum handle frame structures and the flush position of the mounted low-carry pocket clip.
An operator wearing rugged gray and orange leather utility work gloves demonstrates using the spine notches of a partially closed folding pocket knife to safely score and strip the outer white insulation jacket away from a copper conductor wire on a jobsite.
A worker wearing a textured gray polyurethane-coated grip glove grips the black aluminum handle of the folding pocket knife while deploying the stainless steel drop point blade, illustrating smooth bearing-assisted flipping mechanics and jobsite hand safety protocols.
A field view of a tradesperson working on a site layout, highlighting the low-carry black pocket clip of the folding electrician knife tucked deeply into the front pocket of their gray canvas work pants next to a leather tool pouch stocked with screwdrivers and adjustable pliers.
Electrician's Bearing-Assist Pocket Knife promotional how to video
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Pocket Knife 44228R 2.95 Inch Drop Point Stainless Steel (Bearing Assisted Wire Stripper Notches Looping Hole Frame Lock Electrician Tool)

In stock
SKU: 44228R
$22.98 USD

Description

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Klein Tools 44228R Electrician's Bearing-Assisted Open Pocket Knife

The Klein Tools 44228R Electrician's Pocket Knife functions as a folding hand tool engineered to score cable jackets, strip wire, shape conductor loops, and execute general jobsite cutting. Featuring a 2.95-inch stainless steel drop point blade mounted on a ball-bearing pivot, this 3.60-ounce knife includes spine-mounted stripping notches sizing 14–10 AWG solid (16–12 AWG stranded) wire and an integrated wire-looping hole. Built with a black anodized aluminum handle, frame lock mechanism, low-profile pocket clip, and lanyard slot, this 7.18-inch overall length knife enables single-handed deployment for commercial electrical installations and cable preparation.

Best Used For:

  • Cable Splitting & Wire Preparation: Scoring non-metallic building cable jackets and stripping 14–10 AWG solid wire using the exterior spine notches.
  • Terminal Screw Wire Looping: Inserting stripped wire ends into the blade-base looping hole to shape uniform loops for outlet and switch connections.
  • General Industrial Jobsite Cutting: Trimming pull lines, opening material packaging, and slicing insulation materials with the drop point stainless steel blade.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Ball-Bearing Assisted Deployment: Precision ball-bearing pivot system pairs with a thumb flipper lever for smooth, single-handed blade opening.
  • Closed-Blade Wire Stripping Notches: Exterior spine notches strip 14–10 AWG solid and 16–12 AWG stranded conductors while the main blade remains closed.
  • Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade: High-grade cutlery stainless steel construction delivers edge retention and corrosion resistance under daily jobsite use.
  • Integrated Wire Looping Hole: Dedicated aperture at the blade base shapes clean conductor loops for securing wire to device terminal screws.
  • Secure Aluminum Frame Lock: Anodized aluminum handle frame locks the open blade securely in place to prevent accidental closure under heavy pressure.
  • Low-Carry Pocket Clip & Lanyard Hole: Reversible steel pocket clip and lanyard tether slot ensure safe, accessible carry on work belts and harnesses.

What's Included

  • (1) Klein Tools 44228R Electrician's Bearing-Assisted Open Pocket Knife
  • (1) Low-Carry Steel Pocket Clip Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Klein Tools®
Model Part Number OEM SKU 44228R
Tool Classification Type Electrician's Bearing-Assisted Open Folding Pocket Knife
Blade Profile Geometry Drop Point
Blade Metal Composition Sharpenable Premium Grade Stainless Steel
Solid Wire Stripping Capacity 10 to 14 AWG Solid (2.5 mm² to 1.5 mm²)
Stranded Wire Stripping Capacity 12 to 16 AWG Stranded (4.0 mm² to 1.0 mm²)
Handle Frame Construction Anodized Aluminum with Integrated Frame Lock
Blade Physical Dimensions 2.95 in. Length × 0.11 in. Thickness (74.93 × 2.79 mm)
Closed & Open Tool Lengths 4.23 in. Closed / 7.18 in. Overall (107.44 / 182.37 mm)
Overall Tool Height & Width 1.45 in. Height × 0.62 in. Width (36.83 × 15.75 mm)
Assembled Net Tool Weight 3.60 oz. (0.225 lbs. / 102.05 g)
Regulatory Standards Matrix REACH Compliant

Pro-Tip: Use the spine-mounted wire stripping notches with the knife blade safely closed and locked in the handle body. Pressing the conductor firmly into the notch and rotating the knife housing cuts through wire insulation safely without exposing live blade edges on active work sites.