The Gardner Bender wire stripper/cutter will cut and strip stranded core wire from 20-10 gauge or solid core wire from 10-18 gauge This tool has precision ground cutting edges and a pliers' nose for pulling and looping finished wire Suitable for cutting copper and aluminum wire Suitable for stripping 10-20 AWG solid wire and 12-22 AWG stranded wire Grip: Precision ground plier nose Form/Loop: Wire looping holes Ergonomic cushioned handle design Hardened steel cutting blades provide strength and durability