Southwire 582779 wire strippers will work on both solid and stranded wire. The stainless steel construction makes these tools a fan favorite. STRIPS both solid and stranded wire MULTITASKING: They are capable of striping, cutting, and looping 16-26 AWG stranded Cable MULTIPLE USES: Southwire stripping tool that also shears 8-32 and 6-32 screws. Specially designed stainless steel cutting blades provide fast and clean wire stripping EASY TO USE: spring loaded for self-opening action COMFORTABLE GRIP provided by the double dipped grip handles Shears #8-32 and #6-32 screws