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Journeyman™ High Leverage Cable Cutter with Stripping
J63225N - spec sheet
Warnings
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
- Do NOT use to cut steel or ACSR.
Features
- Perfect for working in confined spaces
- Through-hardened (not case-hardened) for longer-lasting cutting surfaces
- Do not use to cut steel or ACSR
- State-of-the-art, dual material Journeyman™ handles provide a better grip without sacrificing tool strength or durability
- Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble
- Cable cutter cuts 4/0 aluminum, 2/0 soft copper and 100-pair 24 AWG communications cable
- High Leverage, Integrated Stripping Hole
- Made in USA from forged, custom, US-made tool steel for maximum durability
- Integrated stripping hole strips 1/0 and 2/0 cable
- Cable-gripping shear-type jaws
- High-leverage design for exceptional cutting capability and precision, one-hand shearing action
J63225N - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Handle Color:
- Red/Black
- Handle Finish:
- Journeyman™
- Handle Length:
- 5.57" (14.15 cm)
- Handle Material:
- Plastic
- Insulated:
- No
- Item Depth:
- 9.3200 in
- Item Height:
- 0.8350 in
- Item Weight:
- 0.8160 lbs
- Item Width:
- 2.0300 in
- Jaw Capacity:
- 1.06" (2.7 cm)
- Joint Type:
- Rivet
- Overall Height:
- 0.8" (2 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 9.3" (24 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 4" (10 cm)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Cable Cutter
- Product Details:
- Cable Cutter
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Product Width:
- 2.03 in
- Product Depth:
- 9.32 in
- Product Height:
- 0.835 in
Klein Tools J63225N – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size cable will the Klein J63225N cable cutter actually cut?
The Klein Tools J63225N shears 4/0 aluminum, 2/0 soft copper, and 100-pair 24 AWG communications cable. Jaw capacity is 1.06 inches (2.7 cm), so that is the largest bundle or cable OD you can seat in the jaws. It will not cut steel or ACSR, and Klein states that outright as a warning, not a suggestion. If your job includes messenger wire or steel-reinforced conductors, you need a dedicated ACSR cutter instead.
2) Is the Klein J63225N safe to use on live circuits?
No. The J63225N is NOT insulated. The dual-material Journeyman handles are for grip and comfort only, and Klein explicitly states plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are not intended for protection against electrical shock. For energized work you need a tool rated and marked as insulated to 1000V. Approved eye protection is called for whenever you cut with it.
3) Can one tool both cut and strip service entrance cable, or do I need a separate stripper?
The J63225N has an integrated stripping hole that strips 1/0 and 2/0 cable, so for those two sizes you cut and strip with the same tool. Anything outside 1/0 and 2/0 still needs a separate stripper or a knife. That stripping hole is the difference between this and a plain high-leverage cable cutter.
4) Will the Klein J63225N fit in a panel or junction box where I can't get a full swing?
At 9.3 inches overall length and 4 inches overall width, this is a compact one-hand cutter, and Klein specifically calls it out for working in confined spaces. The high-leverage design means one-hand shearing action, so you are not fighting for a two-handed swing inside a gutter or a panel. Overall height is 0.8 inches, handle length 5.57 inches (14.15 cm).
5) Do the jaws crush cable or cut it cleanly enough to terminate?
Cable-gripping shear-type jaws, so the conductor is held and sheared rather than squeezed flat between two blades. That gives you an end you can lug or terminate without re-dressing. The blades are through-hardened rather than case-hardened, which means the cutting edge holds up as it wears instead of going soft once the surface layer is gone.
6) How heavy is this cutter for all-day pouch carry?
Roughly 1 pound (0.5 kg) by Klein's published product weight, with the item weight listed at 0.816 lbs. That keeps it in a standard pouch rather than requiring a dedicated cutter sleeve, which matters on a service truck where the tool rides on your belt all day.
7) Will the handles loosen up or get sloppy with heavy use?
The joint is a hot-riveted rivet-type joint, which Klein builds for smooth action with no handle wobble. There is no adjustable bolt to retighten, so there is also nothing to back out on the job. Body is forged steel, made in the USA from US-made tool steel.
8) What is the exact Klein part number to order for standardizing a crew's tool kits?
Order Klein Tools J63225N, the Journeyman High Leverage Cable Cutter with Stripping. Handles are the Journeyman dual-material style in red and black, which is a quick visual way to keep tool-crib issue consistent across a crew.
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