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K23 - spec sheet
Features
- Made in USA for maximum strength and durability
- Positive gripping action holds, starts, and drives slotted screws in awkward, hard-to-reach places
- Not designed for torquing or tightening
- Screwdriver split-blade screw-holding driver wedges into screw slot
Warnings
- Do NOT use to pry or chisel.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock.
K23 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
K23 Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Handle Material:
- Plastic
- Item Width:
- 1.0000 in
- Handle Color:
- Red
- Shank Type:
- Round
- Magnetic:
- No
- Product Subgroup:
- Screwdrivers & Drivers
- Tip Size:
- 3/16" (4.8 mm)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Screwdriver
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Tip Type:
- Screw Holding
- Item Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Insulated:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Product Height:
- 1 in
- Product Width:
- 1 in
Klein Tools K23 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does a Klein screw holding screwdriver actually hold the screw?
The blade is split, and the two halves wedge apart inside the screw slot so the screw stays on the tip. That lets you start and drive a slotted screw one-handed in a box, panel, or other spot you can't reach with a second hand. It is not magnetic, so the holding action comes entirely from the wedging blade and works on stainless, brass, and other non-ferrous screws.
2) Can I use the Klein K23 screw holding screwdriver to torque screws tight?
No. The split-blade screw holder is for holding, starting, and driving slotted screws only, not for torquing or final tightening. Snug the screw down with a standard slotted driver once it's started. Klein also warns against using it to pry or chisel, which would spread or break the split blade.
3) Is the Klein screw holding screwdriver safe to use on live electrical work?
No. It is not insulated and will not protect against electrical shock, so it must not be treated as a live-work tool. De-energize the circuit first. If you need a driver rated for energized work, you need a 1000V insulated screwdriver instead of this one. Eye protection is called for whenever the tool is in use.
4) What screw sizes does a 3/16-inch screw holding screwdriver suit?
The tip measures 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) across, which matches the slot on small to mid-size slotted machine screws, the kind used on device plates, terminal screws, and panel covers. The blade has to seat fully in the slot for the split halves to wedge, so a slot much wider or narrower than 3/16 inch won't hold reliably.
5) Will a screw holding screwdriver work on Phillips or square-drive screws?
No. The split-blade holding action only works in a straight slot, so this is a slotted-screw tool. For Phillips, square, or Torx fasteners you need a magnetic-tip or screw-gripping driver made for those recesses.
6) What is the Klein K23 blade and handle made of?
Steel blade with a round shank and a red plastic handle. It's made in the USA. The round shank means there are no flats to grip with a wrench, which lines up with the fact that the tool isn't meant for added torque.
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