Electrician's knife

[ringer]

Have heard of an electrician's knife before, but did not know what it was or how it is used. Just had first practical on my 2330 course and we were told to use one, and how to use it. Does anyone actually use one in the real world?

 

[ecclescake]

Used one years ago when i was a apprentice dont think it was my toolbox for a week. Just not sharp enough went back to the stanley, think i've seen about 4 sparks use them in 22 years.

 

[Burnt Fingers]

I have an insulated 1000v "electricians Knife" that my mum bought me for xmas somewhere. Not often used, the thought of 1000v and me cutting something makes me cringe.

 

[Jonesy83]

i got and use 1 i only got it for my am2 really

 

[rocker]

Is that one of them fold out knives that wouldn't look out of place in some fishing tackle?

I use them 10-for-a-quid 'snap off blade' craftknives for several reasons.

 

[marksparky]

i av 1 in my toolbox i prefer it to a stanley for strippin twin and earth as it a stronger blade, keep it well sharpened an it works great only use my stanley for armoured cable really

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I used mine all the time. However my knife was nothing like the ones they have at college.

 

[marksparky]

true widdler i keep mine quite sharp, i remember the ones we used at college.......... wud av made more headway with a butter knife lol

 

[pennywise]

Used one on the am2 as your not allowed stanelys on site according to wilsden collage. Used my stanely anyway when the accessor wasn't there couldn't be bothered using the butter knife they provided.

 

[johnboy6083]

ive got one, but never use it. Stanley all the way for me.

 

[Risteard]

I prefer Electrician's Knives. Not a fan of Stanleys.

A Stanley is a dangerous tool.

 

[pennywise]

A Stanley is a dangerous tool.

Not if you cut towards the apprentice

 

[Marty48]

Used one on the am2 as your not allowed stanelys on site according to wilsden collage. Used my stanely anyway when the accessor wasn't there couldn't be bothered using the butter knife they provided.

Thats how its going now. H+S trying to reduce injuries from Mr Stanley and sharp knifes in general. There is an alternative !!!!

 

[Amp David]

If you want your pants pulling down and something sticking up you there is.

 

[trypod]

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SOG Knives Kilowatt Knife EL01 Electricians Lock Knife

SOG Kilowatt Electrician Trade Knife, EL-01, Liner Lock Blade, Electrical Wire Stripper Bar, Spring Loaded Wire Stripper, Handle-Hole Wire Stripper, Electricians Knife, Pocket Clip​

• SOG Kilowatt EL01, Electricians Knife, measures 7.5 inches overall
• 3.4 inch long, 3.1 mm thick, AUS8 steel blade, insulated thumb stud, pocket clip
• 3 X electrical wire stripping functions: small size stripping bar, adjustable wire stripper, handle hole wire stripper
• Weighs 93.5 g, SOG Lifetime Warranty

 

[ringer]

trypod, my first thought was "Wow, gotta get me one of them". Then I did a bit of research. Fifty quid!

 

[Paul.M]

I'm going to ask the wife to get me one of these for Christmas but I don't think she'll let me incase I cut my hand off or something. Electricians knife for Rambo wanna be's.

 

[trypod]

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[mogga]

Iv been on numerous sites and have never heard Stanleys being BANNED same with "Riggers are banned on sites!" What sites???

there are some people who would ban toilet paper incase someone got a papercut ffs

 

[ecclescake]

Riggers are banned on bovis sites.

 

[Shocking]

Trypod seen it but they wont ship it to the uk? H & S GONE MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember the days when you could get a pump up shotgun from littlewoods catalouge and others, whats going on? this has got to stop. Its not in my hand luggage or in my pocket its in a box in the cargo hold its only 3.4 inch blade. Sorry guys, ranting over. aaaaaggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh.

 

[trypod]

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[Shocking]

That looks better, just me having a BAD DAY.

 

[ecclescake]

Trypod seen it but they wont ship it to the uk? H & S GONE MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember the days when you could get a pump up shotgun from littlewoods catalouge and others, whats going on? this has got to stop. Its not in my hand luggage or in my pocket its in a box in the cargo hold its only 3.4 inch blade. Sorry guys, ranting over. aaaaaggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh.

hennie haynes sell them £48.95. www.heinnie.com

 

[Round Man]

There are a number of sites bringing in the no stanley rule, also riggers are becoming less accepted as they do not support the ankle, this also includes safety trainers, no step ladders, no stickers on your hard hat, safety specs at all times, gloves hi vis, ear defenders, chin straps, dust masks, should be ready to do something by 10am if your RA has been approved then you can climb the safety podiums that take you half hour to set up, overstrech coz they don't reach high enough, and get questioned by the h+s officer about if your hard hat is still in date, and why you have not got a safety harness on to be three foot in the air and if you have a working at heights cert.
But getting back to it, i think the safety knives are awful.

 

[pennywise]

That sog thing is rather tame got one of these for the bigger stuff

 

[eskimo39]

I own both a knipex electricians VDE knife and a leatherman. Have had them both for over a year and never used either.

 

[ipd1961]

I have a CK electricians knife I got from Eddys and use it all the time. Keep it sharp the same way as my chisels. Best knife ever and I use less plasters now :-}