DXE-UT-8213 (Coax Cable Stripper)

Over the years I have always stripped cables as a ham and a professional engineer using a pen knife (a blunt one is best) using side cutters to remove excess screen. As I had to make a number of terminations at height I decided to treat myself to the DX Engineering coax stripper. Once I got it and did the first termination I wished I had purchased it sooner. This tool is great for getting the length of cut on inner core and outer sheath just right - no need to measure and mark the coax cable - I admit I often got the first trim wrong when doing it by eye (especially if I had not done one for some years) and ended up cutting back and starting again - no such problem with the DX stripper. It is well built and the stripping blades can be removed for sharpening or replacement if required. It will last a lifetime provided it is stored it in a dry place (no tools last long if they are stored in wet or damp conditions).