Ratings & Reviews for Klein Tools Ratcheting Ethernet Cable Crimper/Stripper/Cutter, for Pass-Thru

Works as advertised

Works as advertised.

It cuts all the way through the cables.

It cuts smooth. Has color codes on it. And easily stores in tool bag.

Easy to use

Works smooth and easy

Great tool

The tool works great had no problems

Mixed Feelings About This Crimper

This crimper is limited in its use to the pass-through style RJ-45 connectors. Good thing I have a separate crimper for nonpass-through connectors as I use both in my job. Keep this in mind when purchasing the crimper, or the RJ-45 crimps.

Good quality

Good quality

Simple to use / solid crimper

This is probably the easiest modular crimper I’ve ever used. Solid design, crimps well and really requires no effort to get the crimp done.

Easy to use, careful putting in pocket

Easy crimper to use, however the ratcheting feature is a little annoying when you put it in pocket, if it closes fully it has to open all the way, leading to it getting stuck in pockets sometimes. Stripper also doesn't quite reach a standard cat5 jacket, but still works fine

Stupid proof.

Shows where you need to cut..basically stupid proof.

Clean connectors

I really enjoy the passthrough design makes doing clean connectors a breeze.

Klein RJ45 crimper

I love how it fits in your hand. Crimps RJ 45’s like butter.

Solid Crimper That Makes Clean Termination

The Klein Tools Ratcheting Ethernet Cable Crimper works exactly the way a good crimper should. The ratcheting mechanism gives a consistent, solid crimp every time, which makes a big difference when you’re terminating multiple cables. It holds the connector in place well and lines everything up so you’re not fighting the tool. The build quality feels very solid. It’s comfortable in the hand and doesn’t require a ton of force to get a proper crimp. I’ve used it on several Cat5e and Cat6 connector...

Doesn't cut wires #1 & #8

Long time supporter and user of Klein Tools, but the VDV226-110 Data Cable Crimping Tool has let me down. It has never cut wires #1 and #8 in a RJ-45 plug. Everytime I crimp a pass-thru connector, I have to clip the end wires. One would have thought that Klein would have simply made a wider cutting blade, but instead they made the VDV226-005 Data Cable Crimping Tool for Pass-Thru™, removing the RJ11/12 functionality. I have never had to use that part of the crimper, but it was nice to have it i...

Excellent with Klein Cat6A ends

Works great with Klein pass through ends. Intuitive and easy to use, seems like it was built to last.

Must have for pass-though modular plugs

Easy to use and does the job well. I have some pass-through CAT6 modular plugs, before purchasing this new tool, I used an old crimper, but it didn't trim the extra wires that passed through the connector, so I had to cut them off with a plier. However, because I couldn't trim the extra wires off very cleanly, the leftover portion caused all sorts of connection problems as the plugs couldn't fit into network sockets tightly. With the new tool, everything worked out perfectly.