The IDEAL Electrical 45-635 Custom Stripmaster Lite Wire Stripper with Grit Pad, Die-Type Blade, 16-22 AWG, is a light-weight, precision wire stripper designed specifically for improved operator comfort. It utilizes the same type of precision die-blade construction and features an optional short-stop latch and transparent wire stop. Built of sturdy die-cast zinc, this compact stripper weighs 50% less than its full-sized counterparts, and will impress you with both its ease of operation and durable performance.