{"product_id":"ttc-ek-72-electricians-safety-knife","title":"TTC Tsunoda EK-72 Electrician's Folding Knife (OAL 177 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a compact knife for stripping cable jackets on the job?\u003c\/strong\u003e The TSUNODA (TTC) EK-72 is a folding electrician's knife made in Japan. TSUNODA describes it for stripping cable sheathing and cutting wire in electrical work. It folds to 100 mm, so it rides in a pocket or tool pouch, and a back liner lock holds the blade open while you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it right for your job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoring and peeling the outer jacket of electrical cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying one small knife instead of a fixed-blade knife (100 mm folded, 107 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking at height: the handle has a strap hole for a safety cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a good fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStripping the insulation of individual wires to an exact length. A wire stripper with gauge holes is faster and cleaner; see our \u003ca href=\"\/id\/collections\/japanese-wire-strippers\"\u003eJapanese wire strippers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrying or heavy cutting. It is a slicing knife with a 72 mm hollow-ground blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures (per TSUNODA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow-shaped blade for different kinds of cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack liner lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap hole for attaching a safety cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EK-72 (JAN 4952269115017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 177 mm (100 mm folded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 72 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 21 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 11.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: steel body; handle cover stainless steel and natural wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 107 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blade single- or double-bevel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed. TSUNODA does not state it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else is in this range?\u003c\/strong\u003e See all \u003ca href=\"\/id\/collections\/ttc-tsunoda\"\u003eTTC (Tsunoda) tools\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/id\/collections\/japanese-scissors-knives\"\u003eJapanese electrician knives and scissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#555;\"\u003eSources: TSUNODA product page for EK-72 and the previous specification list on this page. For US buyers, import duties are included in the price. For buyers outside the US, import duties are not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47209321496751,"sku":"EK-72","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/3684\/3695\/files\/1FHY1GLqlDUaEFfCxM7LAel9Pm8Wo6eH2_w1000.jpg?v=1784675212","url":"https:\/\/yourtoolboxjp.com\/id\/products\/ttc-ek-72-electricians-safety-knife","provider":" yourtoolboxJP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}