This versatile slitting and stripping tool slits cable circumference up to 1-1/2" O.D. with an easy rotating motion. Convenient knob adjusts depth of cut. Blade is able to strip insulation thickness up to 3/16". Thumb lever changes blade direction to make longitudinal slits to allow insulation removal. An extra blade is conveniently housed in the fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle. 5-1/4" O.L.