# Klein Tools 1025 Long Nose Multi-Purpose Wire Stripper

Multi-Purpose: Klein Tools 1025 is a long-nose wire stripper that combines stripping, cutting, crimping and screw shearing in one hand tool. It is specified for 10-20 AWG solid and 12-22 AWG stranded wire, with a narrow nose for reaching confined spaces.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Brand: KLEIN TOOLS
- Model: 1025
- Category: Tools & Garden > Hand Tools
- Price: 27.99 CAD
- Previous price: 36.67 CAD
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:35:05.227Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 355

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## At a glance

- Combines wire stripping, cutting, crimping and screw shearing in one tool.
- Specified for 10-20 AWG solid and 12-22 AWG stranded wire.
- Long, narrow nose and serrated jaws are described for reaching confined areas and pulling, looping or bending wire.
- Shears listed machine screw sizes from 4-40 through 10-24.

## Pros

- One tool covers several common electrical tasks, reducing the need to switch between separate strippers, cutters and crimpers.
- The narrow long nose is intended to reach into tight electrical spaces, while serrated jaws can pull, loop and bend wire.
- The listing specifies separate solid and stranded wire ranges, making compatibility easier to compare with intended work.

## Cons

- The listed wire ranges are specific, so buyers working with wire outside them should choose a tool rated for that gauge.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: KLEIN TOOLS
- Model: 1025
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions listed: 22.1L x 6.4W centimetres
- Weight listed: 222 g
### Materials and finish
- Material listed: Alloy Steel
- Colour: Black
- Grip type: Ergonomic
### Wire and tool functions
- Solid wire range: 10-20 AWG solid
- Stranded wire range: 12-22 AWG stranded
- Functions: strips, cuts, crimps, and shears
### Screw shearing
- Machine screw sizes: 4-40, 5-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-32, and 10-24
### Crimping
- Terminals and connectors: insulated and non-insulated terminals, connectors, and 7-8 mm ignition terminals

## Before you buy

- The wire gauge ranges and terminal crimping functions are manufacturer-listed capabilities. Confirm that the listed wire, terminal and screw sizes match your work.

## In the box

- Long Nose Multi-Purpose Wire Stripper (Included)

## A good fit for

- Electricians or DIY users who want stripping, cutting, crimping and screw shearing in one hand tool.
- Work involving 10-20 AWG solid or 12-22 AWG stranded wire and access to confined electrical areas.

## Less suited to

- Users who need a stripper rated for wire gauges outside the listed ranges.
- Buyers seeking a specialized crimper or wire tool whose required capacity is not specified here.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights reported satisfaction with cutting and stripping, sharpness, grip, comfort, size and durability. Some customers also describe the tool as convenient for one-handed work, while ease-of-use opinions vary. These impressions are relevant to a compact multi-function hand tool, but do not establish performance for every wire gauge or crimping task.
- Positive themes: Customers report positive impressions of stripping and cutting performance, durability, size, ergonomics, sharpness and grip.
- Mixed feedback: Customer opinions on ease of use vary.

## Frequently asked questions

### What wire sizes is the Klein Tools 1025 listed for?
The listing specifies 10-20 AWG solid wire and 12-22 AWG stranded wire.
### What jobs can this tool perform?
It is described as a wire stripper, cutter, crimper and screw shear. Its serrated long-nose jaws are also intended for pulling, looping and bending wire.
### Which machine screws can it shear?
The listed sizes are 4-40, 5-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-32 and 10-24.

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## Images

![Klein Tools 1025 Long Nose Multi-Purpose Wire Stripper — 1](https://loonieperks.com/i/TiXHWwWoW2KWP46Pj_qcCREAmOQRVggSFZMwoLIgUMjx1zgoUjFZoQEhhWuhP5mAHj8ZJpJ1DUT2FKdK3eXtyo5-SEDK4CM2NbNBxPZgg834uPevIstsvg29.jpg)

![Klein Tools 1025 Long Nose Multi-Purpose Wire Stripper — 2](https://loonieperks.com/i/iFSVWRyq1Qf_QjUs2spB-7G_JbLxowYe3NjzqNQuQ5djRJ_vSONdcittOKInAoxC7VFdC_YK8RrU_JSWmOpuc8cYanIqX4QYki49LU4Z-Bg_SYBMLPAgXbzl.jpg)