OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002441

Combination Hand Tool

Published: 2026-09-15T19:13:04.942014Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002441
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

Various embodiments of a combination hand tool such as a wire stripper are
provided. The wire stripper includes first jaw portion and a second jaw
portion having a plurality of stripper apertures. In a specific embodiment,
the first jaw and second jaw have a spring constant between 450 N/mm and 550
N/mm, measured when a force is applied in a direction parallel to the pivot
axis to an associated jaw tip with a pivot member being held. In various
embodiments the first jaw and/or the second jaw have a cutting recess. In such
embodiments, the first and second jaws have a first hardness and the cutting
recess has a second hardness that is greater than the first hardness.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002441
Published 2026-09-15T19:13:04.942014Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002441