Finally got to use the wire stripper!

Tyler_ · **on:** April 14, 2012, 01:59:04 AM

I had to repair one of those electric dog fences today and needed to strip several wires to link together. I brought my Pioneer and quickly saw that using the wire stripper notch was much easier than trying to use the blade. I always thought the notch was kind of a gimmick, but I worked great. Only took a minute or two to figure out how to use it properly.
SAK saves the day.

magentus · **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2012, 10:23:09 AM

Why does this monumental history making post have only 53 views and no comments?

I say 'Well done Sir' for making use of the least used tool in the SAK arsenal.

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2012, 10:34:13 AM

Well I have to say that I've never used it myself, so well done indeed Tyler.

edcgear · **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2012, 11:57:17 AM

Well done... I've used that few times, together with Vic Spirit blade strip edge on chisel...

Smaug · **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2012, 01:55:11 PM

As an electrical guy who doesn't camp, I use it a lot more often than the can opener.

I deal with thicker wire with tough insulation, so I always cut a ring around it with the knife blade first. It can actually be pretty quick, if I keep both implements open at once.

nuphoria · **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:42:18 PM

gustophersmob · **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2012, 03:58:31 PM

I've always had more success using the blade than the notch. Good job on successfully using it!

Donald · **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2012, 12:14:48 AM

So what is the best way to use the notch to strip wire? I dimly recall using it a long time ago, but do not recall how I used it. Fading memory.

I do know it can also be useful for bending wire. Trying to bend a large paperclip to make a right angle bend in it just now though has not proven initially successful. It bent but the end is too long for some improvised tool uses including picking a simple lock, such as on a briefcase I had to open for somebody once or a box I have with a lock for which I can never seem to locate the key. I always keep trying a few small keys and end up using a paperclip.

JAfromMn · **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2012, 12:58:08 AM

I could never get the wire stripper to work for me.

Way to Go Tyler

DeezNittles · **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2012, 01:27:26 AM

A truly momentous occasion!

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