Klein Hybrid Pliers

[rick carpenter]

Anyone gone or going to using these instead of linemans?

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/high-leverage-side-cutters/hybrid-pliers

 

[LXCam]

I wouldn't. Nothing worse then a nice heavy set of wire strippers. And weight aside I see that entire set up being awkward as hell.

 

[theamcguy]

Look interesting I'll be buying a pair for sure. Thank you for posting.

 

[LXCam]

Well I'm going to retract some of what I said. When I saw the main picture I automatically thought modified 9" linemans pliers. But after looking at the detail pics of someone holding it and cutting some conductors then realized they're baby pliers. Those might actually come in handy.

 

[Wamsutta]

They look awkward for stripping wire. The stripping dies are too far away from the handle.

 

[Evan(CA)]

I love these

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/klein-kurve/klein-kurve-heavy-duty-wire-stripper-8-18-awg

 

[rick carpenter]

I have Klein D213 linemans, Klein Kurve NM strippers, Milwaukee 6n1 strippers, and Panduit CT200 crimpers in my electric belt pouch. But since I carry it rather than wear it weight savings isn't #1 priority, so it looks like I'm sticking with what I have... which is the same consideration I had when the KK Heavy Duty Strippers came out. They both look interesting though, especially the beefier bolt shears and what may be wider crimping dies on the Hybrid.

 

[rick carpenter]

I fondled a pair in the plastic at HD yesterday. They're tempting for sure... if the crimpers were outboard I might've popped for them.

 

[snickers muncher]

I love these

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/klein-kurve/klein-kurve-heavy-duty-wire-stripper-8-18-awg

I have a set and am rather fond of them as well.

 

[cheechi]

if you work in a situation where you need strippers that heavy duty then I hope you serve you well. I tried to use them, they are way too heavy & bulky for anything. I gave mine away.

 

[samss]

Bought a pair to try out. The Milwaukee strippers similar to what Evan(CA) linked to work better for me.