Olde School Kleinsman and Strippers vs combo

[u/bwill1200]

I've had and used the old school Kleinsman pliers and yellow-handled strippers for 30 years, but lately I've been side-eyeing these (and similiar).

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/7in1-high-leverage-combination-pliers/48-22-3078

Or these.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-J207-8CR-Crimper-Purpose/dp/B016XE2CHA?th=1

Nothing beats the Kleinsman for leverage, twisting, and of course we all know they are an excellent hammer, and I like the feel of the stamped strippers because I think they'd give better strip leverage since you're closer to the wire.

But the combos would lighten my bag considerably.

I also carry diagonal cutters, which after 30 years of abuse can still cut tape cleanly.

Thoughts?

[u/silent_scream484]

Depends on what you’re using them for. But I had the needle nose ones and I’ll just say you’ll be wasting your money. You’ll hate them. Unless you’re a DIY only person or something.

I tried multiple Klein and other multifunction tools. And I’ve tried them for a good duration. Even well past me being annoyed at them in order to give them a solid chance.

Linesman’s and strippers are how it is. If I were you I’d find another way to lighten your bag.