The IDEAL Electrical 45-484 Custom Stripmaster Wire Stripper with Parallel Gripper Pad & Stop-Latch, Die-Type Blade, 16-26 AWG, MIL16878 Type EE (1000V), 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. The wire stripper is also equipped with a short-stop latch that increases tool versatility and insures consistent strip lengths.