{"product_id":"klein-slim-forged-dual-nm-cable-stripper-cutter-for-12-2-and-14-2-nm-b-wire-k12045","title":"Klein Slim-Forged Dual NM Cable Stripper\/Cutter for 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B Wire (K12045)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlim and Lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe slim-forged build is designed to be lighter than traditional wire strippers, which matters when this tool lives in your hand all day during rough-in and trim work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/cutting-capacity.svg\" alt=\"cutting-capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for NM Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis wire stripper\/cutter handles 12-14 AWG solid wire, 14-16 AWG stranded wire, and 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B cable, so it covers the wire sizes electricians reach for most in residential work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than Stripping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eKnurled jaws twist up to three 12 AWG wires, the spring opens the tool back up for the next cut, and the built-in shear cuts 6-32 and 8-32 screws cleanly without reaching for another tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlein Tools Slim-Forged Dual NM Cable Stripper\/Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hand tool built for electricians who spend their day stripping, cutting, and twisting common residential conductors. This is a wire stripper\/cutter designed for stripping and cutting NM cable and copper wire during electrical installation and service work. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eK12045\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your regular work involves 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B cable, this tool is aimed right at that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this one practical is that Klein focused on the wire sizes that actually show up all the time. It strips 12-14 AWG solid wire, 14-16 AWG stranded wire, and 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B non-metallic sheathed wire. That means less fiddling with multiple tools when you're roughing in devices, making up boxes, or trimming out circuits. The blade design is built to maximize leverage for easier wire cutting, so you're not fighting the tool every time you nip conductors to length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe slim-forged design matters more than it sounds on paper. A lighter stripper is easier to carry and easier to control, especially if you're opening cable, stripping ends, and repeating the same motion all day. Klein calls out this design as lighter than traditional wire strippers, and that benefit shows up in reduced hand fatigue and a tool profile that fits a pouch without feeling bulky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis tool also covers a few of the small tasks that usually slow you down. The knurled plier jaws grab and twist up to three 12 AWG wires, which is useful when you're making up conductors in a box and want a secure twist before adding a connector. The built-in bolt cutter cleanly shears 6-32 and 8-32 machine screws, so you can trim common device and box screws without flattening the threads. That saves a trip back to the bag for a separate screw cutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn the handling side, the internal spring gives the Klein Tools Slim-Forged Dual NM Cable Stripper\/Cutter easy self-opening action. In real use, that means faster repeat cuts and less effort reopening the jaws after every strip. It also has a locking feature so the tool stays closed in a pouch or pocket when you're climbing ladders, moving through a jobsite, or just trying to keep sharp edges tucked away between tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuild-wise, the tool uses stainless steel with the familiar Klein yellow handles. Stainless steel is a sensible choice here because this is a daily-use electrical hand tool that will see repeated cutting and stripping cycles. The overall length is 8.37 inches, giving you enough handle for leverage without turning it into an oversized pair of strippers that gets in the way in tight panels or crowded work areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is not a general-purpose do-everything electrical multitool. It is a focused residential wiring tool for the wire sizes and cable types many electricians use constantly. If you mainly work on NM cable, device boxes, switches, receptacles, and branch circuits, it makes a lot of sense. If your day is mostly heavier gauge work outside its listed stripping range, you'd want a different tool matched to that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Fast Residential Wiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052104_1.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools Slim-Forged Dual NM Cable Stripper\/Cutter open with yellow handles and stripping jaws visible, shown ready for NM cable stripping and copper wire cutting during electrical rough-in work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis tool is set up for the kind of repetitive stripping and cutting that comes with residential electrical work. The layout is straightforward, the jaw profile is slim, and the extra functions help keep your workflow moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStrips 12-14 AWG solid wire and 14-16 AWG stranded wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHandles 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B non-metallic sheathed cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in spring supports quick, repeated one-hand opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eKnurled jaws twist up to three 12 AWG wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) Klein Tools Slim-Forged Dual NM Cable Stripper\/Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWire Stripper\/Cutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWire Stripping and Cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8.37 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e7.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eStripping Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e12-14 AWG Solid, 14-16 AWG Stranded, 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNM Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eScrew Shear Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6-32 and 8-32\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-built-for\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eResidential Wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRough-In Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTrim-Out\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eNM-B Cable Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDevice Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf most of your day is 12\/2 and 14\/2 branch-circuit work, keep this stripper in your pouch instead of a bulkier general-purpose pair. The screw shear and wire-twisting jaws help cut down tool changes when you're making up boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        Limited lifetime warranty.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eKlein Tools Slim-Forged Dual NM Cable Stripper\/Cutter Gets the Everyday Stuff Right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of stripper\/cutter that earns its spot fast if you do a steady diet of residential wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electricians and serious DIYers working with 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B cable, common branch circuits, switches, receptacles, and box make-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lighter slim-forged body, easy self-opening action, wire-twisting jaws, and built-in 6-32 and 8-32 screw shear make it more useful than a basic stripper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a purpose-built electrical hand tool, not a one-size-fits-all stripper for every gauge on the truck. If your work stays in its listed range, that's exactly why it's a good buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wire sizes can it strip?\u003c\/strong\u003e It strips 12-14 AWG solid wire, 14-16 AWG stranded wire, and 12\/2 and 14\/2 NM-B wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it cut machine screws?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It has a built-in bolt cutter for 6-32 and 8-32 machine screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it open back up on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. An internal spring provides self-opening action for faster repeated use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it lock closed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The tool includes a locking feature to keep it secured closed when stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Klein Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231572779302,"sku":"K12045-KLE","price":25.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052104_1.jpg?v=1779327380","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/klein-slim-forged-dual-nm-cable-stripper-cutter-for-12-2-and-14-2-nm-b-wire-k12045","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}