Klein Tools VDV226-011-SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper

Me love long time

all ok

A crimper is a crimper, right? They all serve the same purpose and do the same thing... well, not really. I used to be under the impression that the cheap ones that come with kits are decent enough, they get the job done.Then I got this.I'm not used to holding a crimping tool without nearly getting my finger cut off. The guard alone is worth the extra money. But how it strips UTP cables is like butter. The cheaper variants usually have to be carefully handled so that it doesn't cut the copper. This one just straight up strips it like butter, and though I've caught the copper a couple times, it mostly keeps them intact.When you use the wire cutters, you get a feeling of actually knowing they've been completely cut through. The cheaper ones use crappy blades will chip and dull easily. Even new, you never feel like it cuts all the way... mostly because they don't. This one does.The only part I'd say is on par with the cheaper versions (and probably all others) is the crimping because, well, they all crimp the same. However, the industrial feel gives you more security in knowing the thing will actually stay on.I'd easily recommend this from beginners to intermediates. If this is all you do all day, though, I can't personally attest to the durability of that kind of work, so I can't speak either way. To me, though, it was worth it.

Yes it's a Klein, overall seems good.I was never a fan of ratchet mechanisms. But that's a personal thing.For the price, it's a good starter crimper.It's easy enough to use, seems like the final crimp on the rj45 connector is a tad tight. But the die should be able to be adjusted to ease it a tad.Value for the money is good, not for the experienced user I don't believe.Never been a proponent of guide bars to help make cuts standard.Overall performance is good.

These fit my crimpersThey look exactly like the ones I replaced, except sharp and not rusty.No longer do I have to get tetanus shots once a month!

Ive used a couple and klein is always the best. These work well making ethernet.

As long as you are careful to make sure the wires don't slip out whole crimping it works great.

The tool does multifunctions and does them well