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Strip and cut in one tool

Strips solid or stranded wire from 20 to 10 American Wire Gauge and cuts cable and conductors up to 1/2 inch. Less tool swapping, faster rough-in and service work.

Comfort handles with ID options

KNIPEXTEND comfort handles are built for daily carry, and they are designed to accept KNIPEXTEND color-coded clips and tether clips (accessories sold separately) so your tools stay organized on the belt.

Forged steel, hardened edges

High-grade special tool steel is forged and oil-hardened, with induction-hardened blades and screw shear for repeatable cuts when you are working all day.

Knipex 13 72 8 Forged Wire Stripper 20-10 AWG Overview

The Knipex 13 72 8 Forged Wire Stripper 20-10 AWG is a forged wire stripper and cutter built for electricians and techs who want one hand tool that strips clean and cuts confidently. This is a wire stripper designed for stripping and cutting electrical wire and cable in daily installation and service work.

The stripping range covers 20 to 10 American Wire Gauge for both solid and stranded conductors, with locating ridges that help you find the right stripping hole by feel when you are working in a panel or overhead. It also includes a wire looping groove for forming clean loops for terminal screws, plus wide gripping jaws for twisting conductors without reaching for a second plier.

On the cutting side, the shear cutting blades are designed to reduce the effort you put into every cut. The tool is rated to cut copper and aluminum conductors and cable up to 1/2 inch, and it is made to handle common jobsite cable types like NM-B, BX, and MC. For hardware work, it also cuts 6-32 and 8-32 screws without threading, which saves time when you are trimming device screws to length.

The construction is classic Knipex: high-grade special tool steel that is forged and multi-stage oil-hardened, with induction-hardened blades and screw shear for edge durability. The surface finish combines polished areas with black atramentized sections, and the joint is bolted for a solid, precise feel at the pivot.

For day-to-day usability, the integrated opening spring helps on repetitive cuts and strips, and the lock can be used left-handed or right-handed. There is also conduit reaming built in for knocking off burrs after a cut, so you can clean up quickly before pulling wire.

If you are building out a belt system, the KNIPEXTEND comfort handle design supports KNIPEX TetheredTool System lanyards and adapters by adding KNIPEXTEND color-coded clips and tethered tool clips (sold separately). That matters when you are working off lifts or ladders and want a consistent way to keep tools accounted for.

• Tool Type: Forged wire stripper and cutter
• Primary Use: Stripping 20 to 10 American Wire Gauge wire and cutting cable and conductors up to 1/2 inch
• Power Source: Manual

Knipex 13 72 8 Forged Wire Stripper 20-10 AWG for daily carry

If your wire stripper lives on your belt, the handle system matters. The KNIPEXTEND comfort handle design is made to work with KNIPEX tethering and identification accessories, so you can standardize your setup across the tools you grab every day.

• KNIPEXTEND comfort handle design
• Designed to use KNIPEXTEND color-coded clips and tether clips (sold separately)
• Integrated opening spring for repetitive stripping and cutting

Clean strips, less hunting

The strip holes cover the most common field sizes, and the locating ridges help you index the right hole quickly when you are not looking straight at the tool. That is a real time-saver in tight boxes and dim mechanical rooms.

• Stripping capacity: 20 to 10 American Wire Gauge
• For solid and stranded wire
• Wire looping groove for forming consistent terminal loops

Built to cut what you actually see on site

This tool is set up for real electrical install work: cut cable, strip conductors, twist wires, trim device screws, and clean up conduit burrs without bouncing between three different hand tools.

• Cuts copper and aluminum conductors and cable up to 1/2 inch
• Cuts NM-B, BX, and MC cable
• Cuts 6-32 and 8-32 screws without threading

Key Specifications

Model
13 72 8

Overall Length
8 in

Width
2 1/8 in

Height
3/4 in

Weight
0.61 lb

Stripping Range
20 to 10 American Wire Gauge

Cable Cutting Capacity
1/2 in

Material
High-grade special tool steel; forged; multi-stage oil-hardened

Compatibility

KNIPEXTEND accessories

Designed to accept KNIPEXTEND color-coded clips and tethered tool clips for identification and tethering (sold separately).

KNIPEX TetheredTool System

Handle design is intended to work with KNIPEX TetheredTool System lanyards and adapters when used with the proper clips (sold separately).

Built For

Electrical Service work Rough-in wiring Device and panel work Conduit prep Cable cutting (NM-B, BX, MC)

Pro Tip

Use the locating ridges to index the stripping hole by feel before you squeeze. It keeps you from nicking conductors when you are working blind in a crowded box.

Warranty & Support

Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship.

Tool Nut’s Take

The stripper that earns its belt spot

The Knipex 13 72 8 Forged Wire Stripper 20-10 AWG is a purpose-built electrical hand tool that covers the wire sizes you see every day and adds the small details that speed up install work.

• Who it’s for: Electricians and service techs who want a forged wire stripper and cutter for 20 to 10 American Wire Gauge work.
• Why it stands out: Forged, oil-hardened steel with induction-hardened cutting edges, plus screw cutting, conduit reaming, and wire looping built in.
• Worth knowing: KNIPEXTEND color-coded clips and tether clips are optional accessories and are sold separately.

Common Questions

• What wire sizes does it strip? It strips 20 to 10 American Wire Gauge wire, for both solid and stranded conductors.
• Can it cut common device screws? Yes, it cuts 6-32 and 8-32 screws without threading.
• Are the KNIPEXTEND tether and color clips included? No. KNIPEXTEND color-coded clips and tethered tool clips are sold separately.