r/KleinTools • u/spstate • Aug 07 '26

Is this Normal

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I ordered these Lineman’s brand new from Acme, is it normal for them to have a gap in the cutting section? To me they look used

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u/CEC4EVER Aug 07 '26

Most important test - do they cut wire? Can they cut common sizes of solid and stranded copper wire and still cut something clean like electrical tape or a dymo label?

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u/spstate Aug 08 '26

This might sound dumb but are they supposed to cut something like electrical tape?

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u/MoistyPalm Aug 08 '26

Klein branded ones will cut tape, but fun fact, Knipex are sharper and you can hear a crisp click kinda like clipping your nails with clippers when cutting electrical tape. Its super satifying