Review on Klein Tools 1019 Connectors Terminals by Marco Carpenter

Prior to this purchase, I had excellent experiences with Klein tools. This tool is used for stripping, cutting and crimping, so the starting position for use is with the jaws open. All previous stripping/crimping/cutting tools had a spring to open the jaws after use. This small instrument must be opened manually after each use. It takes time and strains hands and fingers after long-term use. The lack of a return spring makes this tool a poor choice for those who use it regularly and not for professionals. Update June 23, 2020: I did some tests with this tool. in various applications; cut, crimp and cut. It's as useless as I first realized. This springless design suggests that Klein did not consider the use of the tool and the human factor. I removed the handles and threw this tool in the trash. Klein should offer a refund to anyone who bought this instrument.