I carry Ideal T-Strippers in pouch at all times. When setting up wire pulls of solid wire it is invaluable to strip longer lengths to be able to stagger heads of sets. Also, when putting on recptacles and switches and the circuit is on it is 100 times easier to strip the end of the wire to attach to the terminal. One squeeze and pull is all it takes. I remember coming home years ago after making what seemed to be 1000's of joints and my thumb was sore for days from pushing insulation off wire with linesman pliers. To each his own, but like they say "There is a proper tool for every job"
