Cast-alloy with heavy-duty Ecoat finish for corrosion resistance and durability. Compound action stripping, grip and strip via single-action squeezing motion. Quick and easy 8-22 AWG wire stripping. Precision machined stripping holes easily remove jacket insulation without damaging wire. Remove up to 1" (24mm) in length of the insulation layer (jacket layer) in a single step. Tension loaded wire-grip gently holds cable while retaining cable geometry.