Klein Tools 11048: My Go-To Wire Stripper Review
After fifteen years turning wrenches in attics and crawl spaces, I’ve learned that your wire stripper either earns its spot in your pouch or it doesn’t. The Klein Tools 11048 has been riding on my belt for three years now, and it’s not going anywhere.
This thing strips 10-18 AWG solid wire clean every single time—no nicks, no do-overs. I’ve used it on countless thermostat installs, control board replacements, and low-voltage runs. The cutting edges still bite through copper like day one, and the grip hasn’t gone sloppy despite being dropped off more ladders than I’d like to admit.
Made in USA means something when you’re working in 120-degree attic temps and can’t afford tool failures. It’s not the cheapest stripper out there, but it’s the last one you’ll buy.