Klein Tools has been the electrician’s brand of choice since 1857, and the American-made products in their catalog still roll out of Klein facilities in the U.S. heartland. The fit, finish, and heat treat on these tools is the benchmark the rest of the hand-tool industry has chased for over a century — and the reason pros carry Klein on the belt for a career, not a season.
The 11055EP is the Klein wire stripper electricians actually carry — precision stripping holes for 10 to 18 AWG solid and 12 to 20 AWG stranded wire, a cushioned grip that locks in a sweaty hand, and a full cutter blade at the base for trimming. The stripping holes are machined to strip cleanly on the first squeeze without nicking the conductor, which is what keeps connections from heating up or failing under load.
Klein Tools is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with manufacturing across the U.S. Midwest. The company has been family-owned and operated for six generations and backs its American-made tools with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.