{"product_id":"tajima-varix-ez-cable-stripper-with-auto-adjusting-blade-and-stable-guide-dk-mc40l","title":"Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper with Auto-Adjusting Blade and Stable Guide (DK-MC40L)","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\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe blade opening adjusts automatically to the cable diameter, so the Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper strips more consistently without constant fiddling or guesswork.\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\u003eSteady Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA built-in guide and non-slip elastomer grip help keep the cut stable, which matters when you need a clean strip on heavier cable.\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\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Jobsite Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eHard chrome-plated blades, a one-handed lock, lanyard hole, and replaceable blade design make this cable stripper practical for daily electrical and construction work.\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\"\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\u003eTajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper\u003c\/strong\u003e Model \u003cstrong\u003eDK-MC40L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized hand tool for stripping cable jackets cleanly and safely. This is a cable stripper designed for electrical cable stripping and prep work. It is aimed at electricians and construction pros who need better control than a utility knife gives them, especially when working on larger cable where a sloppy cut can cost time or damage the conductor underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe big selling point here is the automatic blade opening adjustment. Instead of forcing the tool to a fixed position and hoping it tracks correctly, the stripping head adjusts according to cable diameter. In real use, that means less trial and error and a better chance of getting a clean jacket cut without digging too deep. Tajima also adds a guide for stable stripping, which helps the tool stay planted as you work around the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe blade setup is built around durability and service life. Tajima calls out hard chrome-plated blades and a replaceable blade design, which is exactly what you want on a dedicated stripping tool that is going to see repeated contact with tough insulation. When the edge eventually wears, you are not tossing the whole tool. That makes more sense for pros who use a cable stripper regularly and want consistent performance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrom a handling standpoint, this tool is clearly built for actual field use, not just bench work. The non-slip elastomer grip gives you a more secure hold, including when your hands are gloved or the environment is less than clean. The one-handed lock mechanism is another smart jobsite feature. It helps prevent accidental opening and makes the tool easier to manage when you're moving between cuts, climbing, or working out of a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTajima also includes a lanyard attachment hole, which is a small feature that matters more than people think. If you work on lifts, ladders, or in mechanical rooms where dropped tools are a problem, being able to secure the stripper is a real advantage. The overall design shown in the product images also makes it clear this tool is intended to guide the jacket cut with more repeatability than freehand stripping methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? If you do regular cable prep, especially in electrical installation or construction work, this tool makes sense. If you only strip the occasional small wire, it is probably more tool than you need. But if you want a purpose-built Tajima cable stripper with automatic adjustment, stable guidance, and a more controlled way to strip cable jackets, the Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper earns its spot in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCleaner Strips With Less Guesswork\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\/2026052037_1.jpg\" alt=\"Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper cutting around heavy cable jacket during electrical cable prep work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis tool is designed to make jacket removal more predictable. The stripping head adjusts to the cable diameter, helping you stay consistent from one cable to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAutomatic blade opening adjusts according to cable diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in guide helps keep the stripping path stable\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-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBetter Control on the Job\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\/2026052037_4.jpg\" alt=\"Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper guiding a jacket cut on thick electrical cable in close-up\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWhen you're stripping cable in awkward positions, control matters just as much as sharpness. Tajima built this one with a secure grip and a locking mechanism that is easy to manage with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNon-slip elastomer grip stays planted in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOne-handed lock helps prevent accidental opening\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-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade to Stay in Service\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\/2026052037_5.jpg\" alt=\"Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper blade lifting cable insulation from copper conductor during stripping work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA dedicated stripping tool should hold up to repeated use, and this one is built with that in mind. The blades are hard chrome-plated for durability, and the blade is replaceable when it finally wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHard chrome-plated blades for longer service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eReplaceable blade design helps extend tool life\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) Cable Stripper\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\u003eWeight (lbs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.9 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHard chrome-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNon-slip elastomer grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLock Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOne-handed safety lock mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBlade Serviceability\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eReplaceable blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLanyard Attachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCable stripper\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" 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\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCable Stripping\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCable Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eService Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eInstallation Work\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\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eLet the guide seat fully on the jacket before you close the handles all the way. That gives the Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper a better chance of tracking straight and keeps the strip cleaner on thicker cable.\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        No manufacturer's warranty is listed for this product in the source data.\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\"\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\u003eWhy the Tajima VARIX EZ Cable Stripper Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of specialty hand tool that makes a lot of sense if cable prep is part of your regular work, because it gives you more control and repeatability than trying to wing it with a knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electricians and construction pros who strip cable often enough to justify a dedicated tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic blade opening, a guide for stable stripping, durable chrome-plated blades, and a replaceable blade design all point to real jobsite usefulness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a focused cable stripper, not a general-purpose cutter, so it is best for buyers who want a purpose-built tool for cleaner jacket removal.\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\u003eDoes the blade opening need to be adjusted manually for each cable size?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The source data states that the blade opening adjusts automatically according to the cable diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this tool have a locking mechanism?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It uses a one-handed lock mechanism to help prevent accidental opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan the blade be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The source data lists a replaceable blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the grip designed for better control?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Tajima specifies a non-slip elastomer grip for a more secure hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tajima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231570583846,"sku":"DK-MC40L","price":173.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052037_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/tajima-varix-ez-cable-stripper-with-auto-adjusting-blade-and-stable-guide-dk-mc40l","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}