Today, you can find many stripping tools on the market which will probably make many electricians‘ and DIY enthusiasts‘ hearts beat faster. The choice is as impressive as it is overwhelming. But do you know what makes the WEICON TOOLS stand out from all their competitors? They are 100 percent “made in Germany“ and, thanks to our high quality standards, are considered to rank among the best stripping tools by many users! Take a look behind the scenes of our production in Germany and learn how we provide diligent craftmanship for craftsmen and -women.
Over 50 years of experience
There were times when you bravely used a folding knife or box cutter to strip cables. This could not only result in damages to the electric wire, but, in the worst case, also to the skin of the user. As producer of high-quality stripping tools, since 1967, our WEICON TOOLS have been making cable stripping easy and preventing the risk of injury – no matter if it’s for round, flat, fibre optic or coaxial cables. We even have the right tool for extremely thin wires.
“TÜV”-tested (German Association for Technical Inspection)
Many of our tools are “TÜV”-tested. The independent German institute not only checks our tools in terms of occupational safety. It also takes a closer look at the materials used, for example to exclude carcinogenic substances.
Our classics
Maybe you got here, because you browsed the web for reviews and tests of the best stripping tools. And now you are spoilt for choice. But maybe an overview of our “classics“ will help you with the decision:
Craftmanship for craftsmen (and -women)
Our WEICON TOOLS have always been “made in Germany“. While many other suppliers of stripping tools have outsourced their production to Asia, we still develop and produce our tools in Germany. More precisely, in Ascheberg, a small town very close to our company headquarters in Muenster. There, we have been working together with the family-owned company and tool manufacturer Krampe since 1990.
As part of an interview, Christiane-Krampe Höring, who is part of the Krampe company management, was once asked to describe in one sentence what makes our tools special: “WEICON TOOLS are produced with heart and soul,“ was her reply. We think that sums it up perfectly! Because we provide diligent craftmanship for craftsmen and -women. Which means, the production of our stripping tools still involves much manual work.
For example, the individual cast parts are carefully assembled by the employees, then screwed together and fitted with high-quality blades made of knife steel from Solingen. Finally, our tools are equipped with the distinctive label by means of pad printing. But wait, that wasn’t the last step. Last but not least, the functionality of each single tool is checked by hand. We gladly take the time to do so, in order to meet the high quality standards of our cable and wire strippers.
Sustainable production
But even among the best stripping tools, there sometimes is a faulty product. Thanks to very careful control, this usually doesn’t even leave the company premises. But what happens to it then? Does it go straight to the bin? No! Faulty tools are not thrown out, but melted down and recycled at the start of the production chain. The same thing happens to the sprue, that is automatically produced during the injection moulding of the tools.
So sustainability is a very important topic to us and for our production “made in Germany“. That starts with the fact that our tools are produced almost entirely with self-generated energy – thanks to photovoltaic systems. But we also ensure a responsible use of resources when it comes to packaging:
Since early 2020, we have completely eliminated plastic from the packaging of our WEICON TOOLS. Instead, every single tool now comes in a recyclable cardboard box. Thanks to switching from plastic to cardboard, we save more than six tonnes of plastic each year. Unbelievable, isn’t it?
Best stripping tool? What our customers say
So, do you think your quest for the best stripping tool will soon come to an end? Could we win you over? If you think self-praise might not be the best thing to go by, you’re not completely wrong. If we were you, we wouldn’t just bet on what producers say about their own products either. In the end, the opinions and reviews of the people who work with our stripping tools are what counts, right? Well, here you go!
★★★★★
“After unwrapping, you instantly notice the high quality and great workmanship of the wire stripper. The plastic has no sharp edges and is of high grade. […] All in all, a great product at a very fair price and entirely made in Germany!”
Amazon review from January 7th, 2018, on our Wire Stripper No. 5
★★★★★
“Super handy helper. Allows you to strip cables precisely. Makes work a lot easier. Sturdy quality.”
Amazon review from August 1st, 2021, on our Round Cable Stripper No. 13
★★★★★
“Because good tools are simply fun, I spent a lot of time comparing the different offers on Amazon. These days, it just takes time to find something that really sticks out among all the cheap products in terms of quality, while still being reasonably priced. The first use of the wire stripper immediately showed that it was well worth the effort.”
Amazon review from August 25th, 2020, on our stripping tool LSA Sensor No. 40
Active on social media
You would like to learn more about the production and function of our WEICON TOOLS? Then check out our website or Instagram! We also post articles on our blog regularly covering our various stripping tools – like one of our classics, the Wire Stripper No. 5.
Written by Annabelle Kreft
