Hand Tools

When it comes to quality, performance and durability, IDEAL is the trusted choice for hand tools. Superior tools for the professional electrician.

Professional Quality. Innovative Solutions

Hand holding IDEAL wire cutters cutting a thin wire, with safety warning on handle.

Pliers

Precision-ground knife-to-knife cutting blades deliver fast, accurate wire cutting, while the hardened and tempered plier body and cutting edges ensure optimum performance and long-lasting durability.

Wire strippers with yellow handles used to strip insulation from a black wire, revealing copper conductor, held by person wearing black gloves.

Wire Strippers

Compact, lightweight, and easy to use, IDEAL wire strippers offer reliable performance with ergonomic handles for enhanced comfort and control.

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Screwdrivers

Top-quality screwdrivers designed for professional electricians, featuring nickel chrome steel shanks and vapor-blasted tips for maximum strength and durability.

Forged Heavy-Duty Wire Strippers

Increased Efficiency, Built-In Safety Features

  • Precision stripping holes with a heavy duty plier nose 
  • Recessed holes for lower profile bolt cutting
  • Wide nose to twist multiple wires simultaneously
  • Strong lock design stays locked or unlocked
  • Tethering holes secure tool in high places

Available in standard and dual-NM configurations

Wire strippers being used to strip insulation from a blue wire, held by a gloved hand.

Precision Stripping, Heavy-Duty Plier Nose

IDEAL® Forged Wire Strippers combine precision stripping, cutting, crimping, and twisting in one rugged, multi-functional tool. With a durable design and ergonomic grip, they deliver reliable performance for any professional electrician.

A pair of wire strippers with blue and black handles held in a hand against a black background, showing wire gauge markings and the brand 'IDEAL'.

Heavy-Duty Long-Nose Wire Stripper

  • Precision stripping of 10-18 AWG solid wire & 12-20 AWG stranded wire
  • Plier head for twisting wire adds versatility
  • Ergonomic textured Smart-Grip™ handles for superior grip and comfort

T®-Stripper Wire Strippers

The industry standard for over 50 years.

Invented and manufactured at our Sycamore Illinois facility, the carbon steel T-Stripper Wire Stripper line is the leading brand name in the world for strippers. Compact, lightweight and easy to use. Features precision-ground, knife-type blades, built-in looping holes, wire cutters and a convenient plier nose.

Close-up view of hands holding a yellow-handled wire stripper, positioned to strip insulation from a wire. The person wears a work jacket and jeans, with light dust on their hands and sleeves.
Construction worker connecting electrical wires in a metal framework at a building site.

Pro & Apprentice Tool Kits

Explore IDEAL® tool kits designed to keep electricians equipped, organized, and job-ready. From essential starter sets to fully loaded kits, each option delivers reliable, professional-grade tools built for performance on the jobsite.

Hand using adjustable pliers to grip metal conduit connected to electrical junction box.

RoboGrip® Self-Adjusting Pliers

RoboGrip® Self-Adjusting Pliers are designed for fast, one-handed operation, making them incredibly convenient for various tasks. Their self-adjusting jaws automatically adapt to different sizes, distributing pressure evenly for a secure hold.

Resources

7-In-One Nut Driver Sales Sheet
Stainless Steel Wire Strippers Sales Sheet
IDEAL® Pliers Sales Sheet