Question 1

Are the cutting blades replaceable ?

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NO, the blade is not replaceable.  The blade is riveted to the body and thus cannot be replaced.  We have thought about blade replacement.  First, there has not been any demand (expect few inquiries) and second, it would take a redesign of the product.The blade is very sharp and will last a long time if used properly.  This means that it is meant to strip/cut cable jackets and not metal wires.  As long as this basic principle is followed, the blade should last a long time.We thank you for asking the question and giving us a chance to clarify.  And thank you for consideration our product.  We are estatic that in the last 4+ years there has only been three returns and that too we could not figure out why because the product was returned in perfect condition.Have a wonderful day.

Question 2

When cutting the sheath across the cable, what stops the blade from cutting the internal wires?

Accepted Answer

If lot of force is used the blade will cut through the wires.  With a few tries one gets the idea of how much force is needed to cut just through the jacket and not run into the cable itself.  I am not an electrician nor expect in cutting wire.  I have done many demonstrations in last five years and probably cut into the internal wire may be once.  Of course, now I have a hang of it.I have been talking to electricians who are local and who I know; nobody has complained about cutting through internal wires.  I have also called a few electrical installers who ordered many of these knives and they too did not complain about this.  This has built confidence on the product and its performance.I suggest when you first cut the jacket, apply light force.  If the knife does not cut through the jacket you can run through it the second time.  Soon enough you will get a hang of it.Thank you for asking the question, it is definitely relevant.  Good luck with the product and with your project.  Cheers.

ASIN	B0186QI1RS
Best Sellers Rank	#586,832 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,229 in Wire Strippers
Brand Name	Ascend Tools
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (46)
Cutting width	50 millimeters
Grip Type	Ergonomic
Handle Material	Nylon with 30% fiberglass
Item Dimensions L x W	6.75"L x 2.5"W
Manufacturer	Ascend Tools, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	ATI-702
Manufacturer Warranty Description	One Year Limited Warranty. If the product is factory damaged, Ascend Tools will replace it with a new product at no cost.
Material Type	Nylon
Model Number	ATi-702
Number of Items	1
Specific Uses For Product	Strip insulation (jacket) off submarine, video, security, computer, power, and other soft cables
Specification Met	CE, GS, IEC 60900, UL
UPC	722589163272
Unit Count	1 Count

6-4/5 inch Pro Cable Insulation Jacket Removal Tool

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