I am not a tool tart just a practical person!

[SparkyChick]

Klein do a really good hard steel electricians knife its not VDE but then I always recommend not stripping live cable but there are VDE ones.

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Great thanks, I'll take a gander at that and a few others

 

[Andy78]

This looks useful.

I don't have one myself, but have a few other Hultafors blades and they are tough as owt.

Electrician's Knife ELK - http://www.hultafors.co.uk/products/cutting/knives/craftsmans-knives/electricians-knife-elk/

 

[The Ghost]

worth investing in

Believe me I have used side cutters and pliers for the past forty five years then a tool for spinning around sheaths then a cable stripper. Reaching for tools and changing up ladders not good. I was shown it by another electrician and yeh bought it. I wouldn't be without them they do the job of all the above cutting down the risk of tools falling and one tool no changing. I am surprised and I suppose it teaches me not to be so hidebound and set in my ways.

 

[The Ghost]

you can't use it in tight spots

I can, I often straigten existing rough edges on metal back box cables I have really cottoned on the the Morris method and like it. It just looks like a proper electrician has been on the job. It's just much more professional looking, with a bit of science as to why.

 

[Rpa07]

I can, I often straigten existing rough edges on metal back box cables

Why on earth would you do that - if you're that pushed for something to do put another coat of yellow on the hilmor!

 

[The Ghost]

Why on earth would you do that

I take a pride in most things I do and yeh another coat could be good.......

 

[Rpa07]

I take a pride in most things I do and yeh another coat could be good.......

That's taking pride in what someone else has done - weird even by your standards!

 

[Squid]

I use a Gerber EAB knife for day to day stuff easily changeable Stanley knife blades, For the weekend its either a machete or a stiletto flick knife.

 

[telectrix]

I tried some out and didn't like them, well not entirely dis-liked. I keep them in my "occasional use" tool kit, that I keep in my car so I don't have to lug round loads of tools to do a quick small job. But for day to day I just couldn't get comfy using them, I guess I'm just old school

i'll give you a tenner for them.

 

[Squid]

i'll give you a tenner for them.

£10.10

 

[telectrix]

must have tool for stripping SWA cores, LSF, and flex.

 

[Rpa07]

must have tool for stripping SWA cores, LSF, and flex.

Did you take this photo as the wife was throwing them at you - she's good, fast and accurate - and kinda cute too!

 

[Wilko]

I can, I often straigten existing rough edges on metal back box cables I have really cottoned on the the Morris method and like it. It just looks like a proper electrician has been on the job. It's just much more professional looking, with a bit of science as to why.

Morris method ?

 

[Specialist]

I'll have to treat myself to a decent knife (any excuse) and give it a whirl. May be do some practising on cable I pull out. Any recommendations for a good knife that's going to last?

As for the youngster... I don't get it... I appreciate advice and constructive criticism, it's how we learn to do things better. And well, if I can get a neater finish, quicker... WIN WIN!

Take a look in somewhere like LH Evans, they do a traditional Electricians pocket knife and a CK Cable knife.

I've got both but the one I use more nowadays is the pocketknife, the Cable knife I keep for Armoured.

 

[David M]

i'll give you a tenner for them.

Typical scouser!