Review on Data Shark 70007 Complete Network by Chris Bailey

This is a pretty good kit for the hobbyist or light cable maker, but don't expect too much from it. Let's start with the crimping tool. The included crimper is actually a decent little crimper. If you're not making too many cables it will get the job done, but if you're hanging a patch cord from an entire rack be prepared for hand cramps because without the ratchet function it can be quite a chore to squeeze this little tool for hours. The stripper included in the kit does a very good job. As long as you take the time to adjust the screw on the end of the tool to make sure you don't cut or undercut the cable jacket, you'll be fine. I've found that the cutter located in the center of the tool doesn't work well with thick Cat6 cable. The punch tool is the worst part of the set, but it still works as intended. Nothing fancy, just a blade and handle. It cuts the extra wire a bit poorly but does the job. Overall I think this is a great starter kit. You really can't beat the price, but if you're an IT pro like me or do a lot of networking, invest in something more substantial than this kit and keep it as a backup like I did. It really isn't made for you.