Knipex Crimping Pliers cuts, strips and crimps unshielded and shielded 8-pole modular plugs. Reliably crimps shielded and unshielded RJ45 Western plugs. Exact crimping process due to parallel crimp and self-releasing mechanism. Features an adjustable retaining bracket for all common RJ45 plugs with closed and non-closed housing. Quick cutting and stripping of CAT-cables with the high-quality blade. Dual crimping points for equal and balanced crimping pressure. Crimping area for crimping metal strain relief. Multi-component handles for comfort.