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Klein Tools

Klein Tools D243-8 High-Leverage Stripping Diagonal Cutting Pliers 8-Inch

SKU CH-3WXA-GKSKF

High-leverage diagonal cutting pliers with integrated stripping function for electricians

  • High-leverage design multiplies cutting force with less effort
  • Integrated stripping function removes insulation without separate tool
  • Eight-inch length provides reach and control in tight spaces
  • Klein Tools brand trusted by professional electricians worldwide
  • California Prop 65 warning discloses regulated chemical content

High-Leverage Diagonal Cutters

Klein Tools D243-8 pliers combine high-leverage cutting power with a built-in stripping function. The 8-inch overall length provides extended reach for electrical work. These professional electrician tools are designed for clean wire cutting and insulation removal in a single tool.

Ideal for Electricians and Maintenance

Suited for professionals who need both cutting and stripping capability in one high-leverage tool. Users who require specialised crimping functions or insulated handles rated for live circuits should consider other options.

California Proposition 65 Notice

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The restriction data confirms no specific state sales limitations apply to this item.

Highlights

  • High-leverage design multiplies cutting force with less effort
  • Integrated stripping function removes insulation without separate tool
  • Eight-inch length provides reach and control in tight spaces
  • Klein Tools brand trusted by professional electricians worldwide
  • California Prop 65 warning discloses regulated chemical content

Specifications

BrandKlein Tools

Questions about this item

Should I choose the D243-8 or another Klein Tools model for stripping and cutting?

The D243-8 is an 8-inch high-leverage diagonal cutting plier with built-in stripping capability. Other Klein models vary in length, leverage, and whether they include stripping holes.

What does the 8-inch overall length mean when I am working in a panel?

An 8-inch overall length gives a longer handle span for high-leverage cutting force while still fitting inside standard electrical enclosures and junction boxes.

Does the high-leverage design change the cutting capacity compared with standard diagonal cutters?

High-leverage pivot placement increases cutting force at the jaws, letting you cut harder wire with less hand effort than standard diagonal cutters of the same length.

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