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 44228R Electricians Pocket Knife Bearing Assisted Open Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade Wire Stripper Notches Looping Hole Frame Lock Tool

In stock
SKU: 44228R
$22.98 USD

Description

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Maximize On-Site Efficiency and Master Wire Stripping Tasks with a Premium Bearing-Assisted Flip Knife

Streamline your daily jobsite routing and add a versatile mechanical edge to your everyday carry loadout with the professional-grade Klein Tools 44228R Electrician's Bearing-Assisted Open Pocket Knife. Specifically engineered for commercial journeymen, industrial tech engineers, automation contractors, and residential installers, this multifunction folding tool completely redefines on-site convenience. Fumbling around inside busy storage setups or high-altitude platforms trying to switch back and forth between a standard utility knife and standalone wire strippers wastes critical time and reduces hand control. This heavy-duty pocket knife integrates multiple essential electrical tasks directly into a single compact chassis, enabling smooth single-handed operation so you can tackle stripping, cable splitting, and wire preparation workflows without dropping focus.

Forged from superior stainless steel for elite edge retention, the 2.95-inch drop point blade features precision-ground stripping notches along its spine that let you safely score and strip 14-10 AWG solid or 16-12 AWG stranded conductors while the blade remains securely closed. An integrated wire-looping hole sits conveniently at the base of the blade to help you shape uniform structural loops for terminal screw mounts in seconds. The handle body is constructed from lightweight, rugged black anodized aluminum and features an ultra-smooth ball-bearing pivot setup matched with an ambidextrous thumb flip lever for effortless, lightning-fast opening. Completed by a rock-solid mechanical frame lock that prevents structural folding under high cutting loads, this tactical field knife includes a low-profile pocket clip and integrated lanyard tether slot to ensure safe transport throughout any rigorous industrial task.

Key Features

  • Smooth Bearing-Assisted Action: High-performance ball-bearing pivot assembly pairs with a flipper lever to deliver instant, single-handed deployment.
  • Built-In Wire Stripping Notches: Exterior spine tracks cleanly strip 14-10 AWG solid and 16-12 AWG stranded electrical wires while closed for maximum safety.
  • Premium Stainless Steel Blade: High-grade cutlery steel drop point shape ensures rugged durability and continuous edge retention under heavy cutting pressure.
  • Integrated Wire Looping Slot: Specialized hole punch configuration located at the blade base simplifies looping conductors for fast device trim-outs.
  • Heavy-Duty Frame Lock: Rugged, structural mechanical integrated aluminum liner frame snaps firmly into place to eliminate blade wobble during heavy-use splits.

What's Included

  • (1) 44228R Electrician's Bearing-Assisted Open Pocket Knife with Low-Carry Clip

Specifications

Specification Profile Details / Performance Value
Brand Name Klein Tools
Model Number (OEM Part) 44228R
Tool Variant Type Electrician's Bearing-Assisted Open Folding Pocket Knife
Primary Work Application All-Purpose Cutting, Cable Splitting, Wire Stripping, and Looping
Blade Profile Shape Drop Point
Integrated Stripping Range 10 to 14 AWG Solid / 12 to 16 AWG Stranded Wire
Blade Metal Composition Premium Grade Sharpenable Stainless Steel
Handle Frame Material Anodized Aluminum Handle with Integrated Frame Lock
Handle Color Profile Black
Blade Length Dimension 2.95 inches
Blade Thickness Dimension 0.11 inches
Length Closed Dimension 4.23 inches
Total Tool Overall Length 7.18 inches
Total Tool Overall Width 0.62 inches
Total Tool Overall Height 1.45 inches
Total Tool Combined Weight 3.60 oz
Regulatory Cert Standard REACH Compliant Matrix
Universal Product Barcode (UPC) 092644441172

Pro-Tip: To safely strip outer insulation covers with the blade closed, smoothly feed your core cable straight into the matching spine notches at a clean, perpendicular ninety-degree angle, rotate the chassis one complete revolution around the sheathing, and apply slight pressure outward to pop the scrap layer off. Keep the inner ball-bearing track free of fine gypsum drywall powder and copper fillings by occasionally applying a drop of high-grade mechanical tool oil to ensure smooth single-finger deployment over years of use.