Where are these made?

Thank you for contacting Irwin Tools. The country of origin for this self adjusting wire stripper is Taiwan.

How can you tell which crimp area to use? The color codes on the tool show 2 "ranges" of wire gauge, but it looks like there are 3 crimp areas.

On the left there is a label ("INSUL AND NON-INSUL") that points the center of the two places to crimp, with the one closest to the pivot color coded for blue and yellow connectors (or 16 - 10 gauge), and the next crimp area for red connectors (or 22 - 18 gauge). The bump on the right side between the two is not meant for crimping.

does it cut guitar strings ? how about bike break cable

Get a pair of piano grade wire cutters to avoid ruining your strippers, as the chaps are saying, it's good for copper and electrical cables and not suited to spring steel and bike brake cables.

Anyone uses it for jewlery making? How is it? Thanks!

I've never used it for jewelry but it cuts wire very crisply and the nose has a flat crimper that would close small metal parts easily.

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Vise-Grip Wire Stripping Tool / Cutter, 8-Inch (2078309), Multicolor

Product ID: 285853002

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Brand
IRWIN
Colour
multi
Handle material
Plastic
Material
Metal
Product dimensions
25.7L x 9.9W

🔧Multi-function: strip, cut, crimp, bolt cut

✂️Induction hardened cutting edge

🖐️Ergonomic ProTouch grips

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Description

🔧 Cut, Strip, Crimp — Master Your Wires Like a Pro!

TRUSTED TOP RANKED - Join 21,000+ pros who rate it 4.7 stars and counting—don’t get left behind.
COMFORT MEETS CONTROL - ProTouch ergonomic grips reduce hand fatigue for marathon projects.
VERSATILE PLIERS NOSE - Pliers-style nose lets you pull, loop, and manipulate wires effortlessly.
ALL IN ONE WIRE MASTERY - Strip, cut, crimp, and bolt cut 10-22 AWG wires with one sleek 8-inch tool.
PRECISION CUTTING POWER - Induction hardened blades stay sharper, longer—cut with confidence every time.

The Irwin Vise-Grip 8-inch Wire Stripping Tool is a versatile, ANSI-certified multi-tool designed for 10-22 AWG wires. Featuring induction hardened cutting edges for durability, ergonomic ProTouch grips for comfort, and a pliers-style nose for enhanced wire handling, it combines cutting, stripping, crimping, and bolt cutting in one compact design. Highly rated by thousands of users, it’s a reliable choice for electricians and DIY pros alike.

Specifications

ASIN	B000JNNWQ2
Best Sellers Rank	#74,413 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #245 in Wire Strippers
Brand	IRWIN
Brand Name	IRWIN
Color	multi
Colour	multi
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 20,434 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00038548088495
Grip Type	Ergonomic
Handle Material	Plastic
Handle material	Plastic
Included Components	8" MULTI TOOL STRIPPER/CUTTER/CRIMPER
Item Dimensions L x W	25.7L x 9.9W centimeters
Item Type Name	8" MULTI TOOL STRIPPER/CUTTER/CRIMPER
Item Weight	0.19 Pounds
Item weight	0.19 Pounds
Manufacturer	IRWIN
Manufacturer Part Number	2078309
Material	Metal
Material Type	Metal
Model Number	2078309
Product dimensions	25.7L x 9.9W centimeters
Set Name	2078309 8IN MULTI TOOL
Specific Uses For Product	Outside
Specification Met	ANSI
UPC	038548088495
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Reviews

R**L

Minha Melhor Compra na Área de Elétrica

Pesquisei bastante antes de comprar, todas as avaliações que vi eram referentes ao modelo "Decapador". Ao pesquisar por preços e o melhor lugar pra comprar, acabei caindo nesse modelo chamado "Eletricista". Sinceramente, não entendo porque há tão pouca informação sobre esse alicate, pois até agora não encontrei defeitos. Corta fios mais macio que manteiga, corta barra roscada com precisão. Crimpa os terminais de forma satisfatória, decapa os fios sem esforço, cabo agradável pra se trabalhar... Logo, se você é um profissional que passa o dia decapando fios, o modelo Decapador realmente pode fazer diferença. Mas se você realiza diversos serviços de elétrica, e não quer ficar carregando três ou 4 tipos de alicate, esse é uma escolha muito boa.

20.10.2023

E**Y

Perfect Wire Strippers for Home DIY use

13.08.2025

T**O

Good Choice

29.12.2025

J**E

Versatility and quality

10.12.2023

P**E

Outstanding wire stripper...but I'm not so good with it as a crimper

4.05.2013

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