TRENDnet Punch Down Tool with 110 and Krone Blade, TC-PDT, Insert & Cut Terminations in One Operation, Precision Blades are Interchangeable & Reversible, Network Punch Tool, 110 Punch Down Tool

I’ve spent far too long struggling with an old BT type kroning tool we all use to use for doing the master and slave phone sockets to do CAT5e/6 data points and racks. Got one of these after seeing several data /I.T chaps using them - so glad I did, the punch down tip and cutter is really slender and strong, it also has a reversible punch down tip and a variable pressure release on the punch down tool. My old knone tool really looks nice in the bin

Set up new network, made short work and much cleaner/faster A+++++ worth every penny.

These crimpers work really well, and I am impressed at the quality.The cable cutting and stripping tools work extremely well and make prepping the cable super easy.The ratcheting mechanism has saved my bacon a few times too. It's great when you accidentally slip or need to adjust your grip, and ensures you crimp correctly every time.I'd definitely recommend these.

I've not used a tool of this type before, so have nothing to compare it with. However it does seem to do a decent job. Of the 66 individual connections I needed to make (8 network sockets and a phone socket) all worked first time. Cutting of the excess wire isn't 100% reliable (seems better with solid core than stranded), but works most of the time (certainly often enough to be a time saving over having to snip every wire with scissors).The only reason I'm dropping a star is the complete lack of instructions. Basic usage is obvious enough, but I've no clue what the different impact settings are for.

Ideal for the job I needed to use them for, fitting home security PoE cameras.Had a few failed attempts due to poor technique, but after watching a youtube video where they demonstrated the complete straightening out of the twisted pairs and a gentle bending and massaging of the wires into the correct sequence and I was soon crimping like a pro.I can't rate these highly enough for price for the home DIY'er. Some crimpers a criticism was that the blades blunted quickly, for me the blades cut fine every time, just need to know which way round to hold them when using the different blades.

Don't waste your money on any of the other punch down tools - they all appear to be made by the same manufacturer and are rubbish. I had two of the generic type before buying this TRENDnet type and the former were useless - trying to punch down patch panels and wall modules took an age and resulted in extremely poor connections, or no connections at all. After despairing of the time it was taking and the constant issues, failures and cuts and scrapes with the generic tool I splashed out and bought the TRENDnet tool. Fantastic! What a difference - chalk and cheese! Every connection was made first time and without trauma. This tool is a must if you intend doing any number of network connections.

I saw this and it had a lot of great reviews so I just purchased one and when mine arrived it seems very 'grindy' in hand it crunches almost when I try to use it. It also has an unnecessary amount of blades on it for no reason. I purchased some crimps and they sent me a free crimp tool which is much better to use. I don't know if I just have a bad one. The free one I got seems like a better tool all round so I'll just use that and keep this one as a spare.

UPDATE: Thought I'd update my review for this piece of kit now it's been used a bit. Still works great, and saves me a ton of time with the wire stripper - all you have to do is twist and it's gone. Super simple to use once you get the knack of it. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a cable crimper, and my colleagues at work are swapping their own ones for these.Fantastic piece of kit. Feels sturdy in your hand. The various blades do the job quickly. Crimps the connectors firmly.