• Reviews around steel (3.98 of 5)

    Electrician Scissors for Home Theater, Datacom, Telecom, Cuts, Crimps, Strips, Nickel Plated Klein Tools 2100-7

    • I wish I had noticed when I bought these that there is a stainless steel version too, model # 2100-9, and the price difference as of this writing is ridiculously low at 6¢ (used to be much more):Klein Tools 2100-9 Stainless Steel Electrician's Scissors Stripping Notches Silver 5 1/4-InchesGo for those stainless ones instead
    • Along with my purchase of some Klein Large Utility Shears (22002), I also purchased these 2100-9 stainless steel scissors
    • Going to try the 2100-9 stainless version now that I've found them: Klein 2100-9 Stainless Steel Electrician?s Scissors
    • Good quality steel
    • no stripper notches, the -7 steel w/ stripper notches, this model -9 are stainless steel with stripper notches
    • Stainless steel construction, with the wire stripping notchesI opted for the stainless steel version (2100-9) as I wanted something as rust proof as possible, and of course something with a little more durable metal.
    • I would like it better if it was stainless steel because I use it around solder and flux
    • Some metallurgists out there may be hesitant towards stainless based on hardness, but judging from the reviews of the stainless ones they are made from a decent stainless steel alloy
    • No flex at all with hard steel
    • Not made of stainless steel.
    • The 2100-8 are hardened steel.
    • Just as reference, they are made from very hard carbon steel and function poorly as a pry tool or screwdriver
    • Stainless steel construction plus stripping notches for you "telephone guys" makes this a "must have".Now, I just have to find a great sheath for it.
    • My dad's was stainless steel and made in the USA, though.
    • : Just got the stainless steel version - turns out only the blades are stainless; the handles are made of some cheap metal.
    • The -7 and -9 steel ones stay sharp even longer then these SS under the heaviest work, for my use I prefer the SS finish.
    • Its stainless steel material is perfect for my leather crafting requirements.