The IDEAL Electrical 45-477 Custom Stripmaster Wire Stripper with Parallel Gripper Pad, Die-Type Blade, 16-26 AWG, MIL16878 Type E (600V), has set the industry standard in hand-held, precision wire stripping. It provides fast, accurate wire stripping with its one-step, squeeze-action stripping and unique precision blade design. This light-weight wire stripper, made from sturdy die-cast zinc, is designed for maximum mobility and high productivity in all types of non-precision and precision stripping applications. The Custom Stripmaster Wire Stripper offers extra leverage with its spring-action mechanical design for reduced operator effort. The comfort grip handles are cushioned to accomodate repeated operation, while the blades installed in the tool are specific to the application.