SwissTool wire strippers

[derekmac]

So this might be a dumb question, but why are there two different shaped wire stripers on the SwissTool?  Also, how are you "supposed" to use them? 

[firiki]

By stripping wire?

I believe they are meant to be used in a circular motion around the cable's insulation just like you'd use a knife. The two shapes, I think they correspond to different cable thickness.

[derekmac]

By stripping wire?

I believe they are meant to be used in a circular motion around the cable's insulation just like you'd use a knife. The two shapes, I think they correspond to different cable thickness.

I GOT IT!!  I never noticed that there's an indent on the backside of the stripper (ok guys, don't go there!! ), that you can put your index finger on, and put your thumb over the wire to hold it in place.  God I feel dumb right now! 

When I tried it before, I'd just hold the tool in my hand and try and rotate it around the wire, which never really worked out. 

[firiki]

You got it.