The Klein Tools Electrician's Pocket Knife with Driver (Model 44056D) puts a locking blade, a fold-out screwdriver, and a wire stripper in one slim folding tool. This is an electrician's pocket knife designed for opening cable jackets, stripping branch-circuit wire, and driving the slotted and Phillips screws found on devices, cover plates, and boxes. For electricians who are tired of reaching for three tools to finish one termination, this knife covers the whole sequence from a single pocket.

The blade is a 2.99-inch sheepsfoot made from high carbon stainless steel. A sheepsfoot profile has a straight edge and a rounded, blunt tip, which lets you score and slit cable sheathing with less risk of nicking the conductors underneath. A thumb hole lets you open it one-handed, and a crossbar lock holds the blade in place while you work and releases it cleanly when you are done. The blade can be resharpened, so it stays useful well past the first dull edge.

The driver is the standout. It folds out of the handle and locks at either 90 or 180 degrees. At 180 degrees it works like an inline screwdriver; at 90 degrees it gives you an offset handle for extra turning leverage or for reaching screws in tight spots. It holds a removable double-ended bit with a #2 Phillips tip on one end and a 1/4-inch slotted tip on the other, and a push-button release frees the bit when you need to flip or replace it.

The wire stripping notch is sized for 12 and 14 AWG solid wire and 14 and 16 AWG stranded wire. There is also a wire bending hole in the blade for forming hooks to wrap around device terminal screws, which saves pulling out pliers for a quick loop.

The handle is slim, orange, and textured for grip. The knife measures 4.55 inches closed and 7.44 inches fully open, and weighs 4 ounces. A steel deep-carry clip keeps it low in a pocket or tool pouch, and there is an integrated bottle opener for the end of the day.

This knife is best for residential and commercial electricians, maintenance techs, and apprentices building a daily-carry kit. It is not insulated, so it is not intended for work on or near live circuits.

One Pocket, One Termination, Done

The Klein 44056D Electrician's Pocket Knife with Driver cuts, strips, bends, and drives, so a device swap no longer means emptying your pouch.

• Who it's for: Electricians and apprentices who want a single daily-carry tool for jacket slitting, stripping 12 and 14 AWG, and driving device screws.
• Why it stands out: The locking 90 and 180 degree driver with a reversible Phillips #2 and 1/4-inch slotted bit is something most electrician's knives skip.
• Worth knowing: It is not insulated. Kill the circuit first. Check local laws on carrying a locking knife.

• What wire sizes can the stripper handle? 12 and 14 AWG solid wire and 14 and 16 AWG stranded wire.
• Can the driver bit be replaced? Yes. The double-ended bit is removable with a push-button release.
• Is this knife insulated for live work? No. Do not use it on or near live circuits.
• Can the blade be sharpened? Yes. The high carbon stainless steel blade is sharpenable.