12/2 and 14/2 stripping slots quickly remove outer jacket of Type NM-B non-metallic sheathed cable. Stripping holes easily remove insulation on 12 and 14 AWG lead wire. New lock design prevents accidental locking and loosening over time. Precision shear-type blades for square, clean cuts on solid copper wire. Narrow, strong-gripping, serrated nose for easy bending, shaping and pulling of wire in tight places. Holes for screw-shearing, wire looping and bending. Coil spring provides fast self-opening action. Double-dipped comfort grips.