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]

Cheaper in the US

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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.