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T i m wrote:
They are like a pair of pliers but with the ends at 90 deg to the main
tool (and overlapping) and a 'V' notch in each jaw. The depth is set
by a threaded stop on the side and are very easy / reliable /
repeatable to use.

Sounds like the standard electrician's type.

I was stripping some Cat5e with that slippery type insulation and they
were doing a fine job ..

They're ok, but need to be set for different cable sizes which is fiddly
on small ones - although on solid core mains stuff you can ignore the
stop, with practice.

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