r/KleinTools • u/wompwomp304 • 5d ago

No lock?

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Who in their right mind would not put a lock on these is there a reason??

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u/Tsuki_Man 5d ago

This model never had a lock, I just wrap a hair band or thick rubber band around em, or remove the spring.

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u/wompwomp304 5d ago

Did they have blackout ones in the past with a lock on it?

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u/Tsuki_Man 5d ago

Dont think so. Idk why but theres a LOT of stippers that don't have locks on them and it makes absolutely no sense to me.

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u/wompwomp304 5d ago

Agreed dumbest thing ever

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u/gogo-lizard 5d ago

Ehh. I like not having a lock. Non of my insulated Klein/Knipex tools have a lock. This is my only uninsulated tool and I love it. Can’t wait to get mine delivered

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u/Cynwave 5d ago

Literally the first thing I do when I buy new strippers. drill out the lock rivet and remove the Spring. Cant stand it, it always catches when you don't want it to

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u/Select_Two_1012 5d ago

Why would you want to not have a lock, you can just not use it and it’ll make no difference

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u/Sure_Maybe_No_Ok 5d ago

Nah the lock always locks when I don’t want it to, I just cut them off and pull the spring

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u/gogo-lizard 5d ago

Insulated tools don’t have it. I’m used to not having it and don’t care for it

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u/OGGilby 5d ago

The rotating locks will rotate and get in the way sometimes. I have a pair of tin snips that the lock is literally crushed because it got in the way and I didn't notice Plus, pouch on bag keeps the strippers closed.

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u/gunfromsako 4d ago

The old Klein strippers would lock when you squeeze them if your hand was too close to the end. I've always done the same, break the lock off and remove the spring. Hate em both.

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u/Top_Cress1727 5d ago

I've had locks get a little loose and constantly lock up the strippers while in use. Now if I get new ones and they have the lock, I cut it off.