Jonard Tools CST-1900 Round Cable Stripper for Fast and Precise Jacket Removal, 3/16" to 1 1/8" Diameter, Cable Strip & Ring Tool, Original version

huge savings in time and precision.

Could have got the cheaper versions but went with this on because it is made by a tool company that makes MANY tools (doubt they will be going anywhere anytime soon) and it came with a lifetime warranty... also will be easy to purchase replacement blades if I should ever need one... should also point out that this unit is made in England!!! so easy to use, takes less than 2 seconds to strip 1/0awg cable which I did about 100+ times with this thing so far... LOVE IT

Finally a product that has clearly been engineered and tested properly.I always spent too much time, and had too many cuts into the cores, with other tools (including knives, pliers, even teeth!).This tool allows for precise cutting of the cable, fast and consistent. I can even remove the shielding in the middle of a cable, no effort. Just learn how to use the 90 degree twist function, it rocks!As there is no scale, or preset, when changing between various cable types, I am not always sure I reset it to the right depth. What I do is cut as close to the tip of the cable as I can. In case it does cut into the cores, it doesn't matter as they have to be cut anyway. Rather than, than having a too deep cut and then having to discard that length of cable.Great to work with this kind of product. I wish I had found it many years before.

I purchased this after purchasing and using the Arolax Round Cable Stripper (of similar size). I was unable to get the Arolax to work on my 18 AWG 3 conductor which is more flexible. The Jonard CST-1900 worked well for this cable (see photos for comparison). The first time, it cut in a perfect circle. Subsequent cuts have started to spiral slightly (which is the problem I had with the Arolax). In order to combat this, I simply grip the cable with my thumb and index finger right at the point where the tool is holding it (see photos). This prevents the tool from moving much on the cable and seems to help prevent the spiral cut when you're not in spiral mode.Things I like:-Strips smaller, flexible cables well (18 AWG 3 conductor - See photos - may need to use fingers to help hold it in place)-Strips 14 AWG 3 conductor power cord well-Tool is easy to manipulate between modes (circular and longitudinal strip)-Tool feels solid in your hand-Says Made in England on the toolThings I don't like:-This tool is more expensive than other options-Does not come with built in blade storage (or an extra blade) like the Arolax did-Does not have an edge to help strip/peel back cut insulation on the end of the tool like the Arolax did-Doesn't have a "gauge" to indicate depth of cut as another reviewer stated (none of the ones I looked at had this feature - this would be virtually impossible to implement due to how the tool adjusts the blade depth)Overall, I am very happy with this tool and I would rate it 5 stars if it had some of the Arolax features and/or it didn't have a slight tendency to spiral on the smaller, flexible cable.Edit to add photos.

It does a great job. It’s quick and easy to use.

Stripping cables was always a hassle, until I saw a fellow engineer with one of these. I had used those ones with the little razor blades in the them before, but they were not easily adjusted, and the size ranges were somewhat limited. This solves both of those issues, plus adds a couple more features that those razor blade-style ones can't do.Well worth the price in the time and frustration saved.

Cutter broke on first cable, I used it on. A 3/c 16. Went around cable. Broke as started down cable. Waste of money.

Excelente herramienta