KNIPEX 95 05 155 Electrician's Shears: Cable Slicing Precision

The Straight-Shooter Take

Utility knives are fine for scoring sheetrock, but stripping thick rubber cable jackets or slicing heavy zip ties with an open razor blade on a jobsite is an easy way to cut your knuckles. KNIPEX designed these 5.5-inch electrician shears specifically for cutting tough synthetic insulation, heavy stranded copper wire, and Kevlar pull-chords. Once you carry a pair in the included belt holster, you wonder how you ever worked without them.

Fit, Finish & Mechanical Integrity

The blades are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel with ultra-fine micro-serrations ground into the upper edge. These serrations bite into smooth PVC and neoprene cable jackets, preventing the slick plastic from sliding out of the jaws as you squeeze.

• Cable Notch: Dedicated round notch near the pivot provides high mechanical leverage on heavy conductors
• Handle Ergonomics: Multi-component handles feature soft elastomer inserts that cushion your fingers under hard cuts
• Holster System: Molded belt pouch features an aggressive retention clip that stays put on heavy work belts

Real-World Durability Check

1. Thick Jacket Stripping: Sliced through rubber SOOW portable cord and 10/3 direct-burial cable jackets without dulling or binding.
2. Kevlar Fiber Pulls: Cut fiber-optic Kevlar strength members cleanly without fraying the strands.
3. Wire Ferrule Crimp: Successfully crimped 12 AWG stranded ferrules inside a pump controller cabinet using the handle notch.

Bottom Line: Keep or Pass?

A must-have for electricians, equipment maintenance mechanics, and shop tinkerers. The build quality is pure KNIPEX and the belt holster makes them an indispensable daily carry.