--- product_id: 55929607 title: "Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper ..." brand: "klein tools" price: "€ 103.34" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Klein Tools" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/55929607-klein-tools-vdv226-110-ratcheting-modular-data-cable-crimper-wire store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Flush trimming for perfect connector fit Ratchet mechanism for flawless crimps 3-in-1 wire stripper, cutter & crimper Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper ... **Brand:** klein tools **Price:** € 103.34 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”§ Crimp smarter, not harder β€” the pro’s choice for flawless network installs! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper ... by klein tools - **How much does it cost?** € 103.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/55929607-klein-tools-vdv226-110-ratcheting-modular-data-cable-crimper-wire) ## Best For - klein tools enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted klein tools brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **All-in-One Efficiency:** Combine stripping, cutting, and crimping in a single compact tool to streamline your workflow. - β€’ **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Designed for long sessions with a non-slip handle that minimizes hand strain and maximizes control. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Supports 4, 6, and 8 position modular connectors including RJ11, RJ12, and RJ45 standards. - β€’ **Pass-Thru Tech for Speed:** RJ45 Pass-Thru connectors reduce prep time and eliminate guesswork with built-in wiring guides. - β€’ **Effortless Precision Every Time:** Full-cycle ratcheting ensures secure, consistent crimps without hand fatigue. ## Overview The Klein Tools VDV226-110 is a professional-grade ratcheting modular data cable crimper, wire stripper, and cutter designed for RJ11, RJ12, and RJ45 Pass-Thru connectors. Engineered for precision and durability, it features a full-cycle ratchet mechanism, integrated wiring guides, and ergonomic grips to streamline cable installation and maintenance for voice and data applications. Trusted by pros for over 160 years, this tool delivers reliable, error-minimized terminations with versatile compatibility across multiple connector types. ## Description Klein Tools Coax Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper / Wire Cutter is a premium, long lasting tool for CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6/6A cable using RJ11/RJ12 standard and RJ45 Pass-Thru connectors. Pass-Thru technology significantly reduces prep work time; wiring diagram on the tool helps eliminate rework and wasted materials. Compact, non-slip comfort grip reduces hand strain and stores easily. For use with Klein Pass-Thru Connectors (in packs of 10, 50 or 200). For more than 160 years, Klein Tools has manufactured premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools that deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get the job done right. Our family of engineers, workers and craftsman continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create by using only the highest quality materials, superior workmanship, and keeping manufacturing as close to home as we can. Klein isn't just the name of our company, it's also our family name. And since we're an American company that's family-owned and family-run, you know you can count on us to be here tomorrow. Klein Tools doesn't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them every day ... Since 1857. Review: Professional-Grade Precision in Your Hands - The Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper / Cutter is a tool every tech professional needs. The ratcheting mechanism makes crimping effortless and precise, while the integrated wire stripper and cutter save time and reduce clutter in your toolkit. It feels solid and well-balanced, with clean, sharp cuts every time and no frustrating slips. Assembly and adjustments are intuitive, and it handles all standard modular data cables flawlessly. Durable, reliable, and thoughtfully engineered β€” exactly the kind of high-quality tool I love testing and recommending. Review: Solid tool that will last, very minor complaints - Worked flawlessly on the first try. I made two cat6 cables quickly without any mistakes. This review is 4.5 stars (or maybe between 4.5 and 5) but desertcart only allows whole-stars. I decided on 5 because 4 is too low. The tool feels sturdy and the mechanism is firm but not tight (perfect). This is the first time I've used a ratcheting crimper, and I'm a fan over non-ratcheting crimpers (though it's been decades since I last crimped any RJ45 connectors). The sheath-cutter works surprisingly well, though you should always inspect the individual wires to see if you have cut their sheaths as well. If you have large hands, this tool will feel small, but there is no issue using it. This tool seems like it would be equally easy to use for right-handers and left-handers, though each would likely choose a different grip (thumb near the fulcrum for left-handers, thumb near the end of the handle for right-handers). This tool really is great, I only have a few small issues. My only real complaint about this tool is that it can't be closed for storage. It's got a ratcheting handle so you can clamp-down on the connector during crimping, but then it always springs back to its fully-open position. Imagine having to store all your scissors in the "X position" (open) rather than the "Y position" (closed). I guess I'll just get some twine to hold it closed when it's in the drawer. There is a "safety override" knob on the handle. It's labelled "override" on the tool and the instruction card helpfully clarifies that as a "safety override", and it's used to allow you to release the ratchet before it's reached it's final position. I kinda feel like the solution to the "won't stay closed" problem could have been solved using this same knob, but rotated in the other direction, perhaps. When inserting the RJ46 connector into the tool for crimping, the connector does not lock like it would, say, in an actual Ethernet connection. This means that you have to ensure that you really, REALLY made sure to push the connector all the way in, and that it doesn't move at all as you perform the crimp. The crimping operation does not push the connector either way, so you SHOULD be okay, but you are on your own to ensure proper alignment. The "crimp nest" appears to be a separate die-cast component and could easily have been designed to have a clip to ensure proper and steady positioning. This crimper unfortunately comes with no connectors, and the bundle with connectors is an extra $15 for 50 connectors. I decided to buy much cheaper connectors and they worked perfectly fine. I kinds thing think this too should come with some really small number of connectors, like maybe 4. Otherwise you have to buy a lot of them if you only need a few. I suppose if you are buying a crimping tool, you are not interested in making just one or two cables, but at least it would let you get a sense of what quality connectors you would need to buy, or to compare to others you might find. The wiring diagrams directly on the tool are great, but they are stickers. I suspect they will wear-off over time. Anything that won't last the life of the tool isn't really worth much. Sure, you can find the wiring pattern on the internet, but having it on the tool is SUPER nice. The instructions tell you to strip between 1.5" - 2" of the sheathing which I found to be way more than necessary, but it depends upon the type of connector and a few other factors. In my case, I decided to start conservatively and cut a full 2" off the end, and ended up with 3/4" or more of discard wire pieces being sheared-off during the crimp (which is the point of the "pass-thru" design). That seemed to me like a lot of waste. In one instance, the outer wires weren't completely cut during the crimp/shear operation, but I could just twist them off the end of the connector after I removed it from the tool. I think the blade could afford to be 1/16" wider or so. The instructions don't make this suggestion, but after you have straightened each of the individual wires for insertion into the connector, I would recommend trimming them all flush to make the placement easier. The cutter doesn't look like it would work well for this, but it does: just put the wires across the oddly-angled center of the tool and close the jaws. It looks like there is plenty of space to lose stray cut-ends of wire into this tool. I've only had it for 24 hours so I haven't had much opportunity to fill it up with junk and have to clean it. There are 3 pins holding the two faces of the tool together, and each of the 3 has a retaining ring on it, so I'm optimistic about the serviceability of this tool. Had them been rivets or some other permanent fastener, I'd be less optimistic. ## Features - EFFICIENT INSTALLATION: Modular crimp-connector tool with Pass-Thru RJ45 plugs for voice and data applications, streamlining installation process - VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: Wire stripper, crimper, and cutter in one tool, designed for STP/UTP paired-conductor data cables - PRECISE TRIMMING: Flush trimming to connector end face to prevent unintended contact between conductors, ensuring optimal performance - COMPATIBLE CONNECTORS: Crimps and trims Klein Tools RJ45 Pass-Thru Connectors, providing reliable and secure connections - WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Supports crimping of 4, 6, and 8 position modular connectors, including RJ11/RJ12 standard and RJ45 Klein Tools Pass-Thru - SECURE TERMINATION: Full-cycle ratchet mechanism guarantees complete connector termination, reducing the risk of connection failure - ERROR MINIMIZATION: On-tool wiring guide assists in minimizing wiring errors, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during installation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B076MGPQZQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,063 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Crimpers | | Brand Name | KLEIN TOOLS | | Color | Yellow/Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,568) | | Cutting width | 15.5 Centimeters | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00092644690945 | | Grip Type | Ergonomic | | Handle Material | comfort grip | | Handle Type | ergonomic | | Included Components | Crimper | | Item Dimensions L x W | 6.1"L x 1.11"W | | Item Type Name | Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper / Wire Cutter for RJ11/RJ12 Standard, RJ45 Pass-Thru Connectors | | Item Weight | 14.4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Klein Tools | | Manufacturer Part Number | VDV226-110 | | Model Number | VDV226-110 | | Size | Pack of 1 | | Specific Uses For Product | Data and voice cable installation and maintenance, networking, telecommunications | | UPC | 092644690945 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** KLEIN TOOLS - **Color:** Yellow/Black - **Handle Material:** comfort grip - **Item Weight:** 14.4 Ounces - **Product Dimensions:** 6.1"L x 1.11"W ## Images ![Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper ... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ofQVgQvDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you use this for non pass through connectors?** A: I used the answers to this question to make my purchase and was misled to believe that this tool will crimp non-PassThru standard RJ-45 connectors and well as PassThru connectors. To prevent anyone else from being misled I’m posting answer to this question. This tool is not compatible with standard non pass through RJ-45 connectors. I am using a standard connector in the video I posted. The trim blade rubs hard against the connector then it becomes obstructed by the connector preventing a proper crimp. The instructions that come with this tool also say this tool is only meant for PassThru connectors. Forcing the tool to crimp a non-PassThru connector may work but at the cost of shaving off some of the plastic on the connector and dulling the trim blade, shortening its life. **Q: What's the key difference between the $20 (226-107) crimper and the $45 (226-110) crimper?** A: To me it looks like the 107 doesn't do the pass through connectors. It is smaller in size that the 110 model it might fit your pocket better than the 110. But since I only use the pass through connectors the 107 wouldn't work for me. **Q: Do you have to use the Klein pass thru connectors or will these work with any pass thru RJ45 connector?** A: Good question! Some buyer have tried the C5 and C6 non-pass thru Mod Plugs, but now are using Klein's Pass-Thruβ„’ connectors. If cost is issue, the Klein Pass-Thruβ„’ Clear Mod Plug, now comes in a 200 Pack - VDV826-763. Hope this helps. We have all Klein Pass-Thruβ„’ Mod Plugs - C5, C6, and 3PC Clear Modular Data Plug are stock. **Q: Will these crimpers work with other vendors ez connectors / pass through rj45 connectors. example (platinum tools ez-rj45 cat6 connectors)** A: My personal experience - I bought these connectors: https://amzn.to/2FWDmpL "RJ45 CAT6 Passthrough Connectors (50 PCS),Gold Plated 3 Micron 3u, High Performance 3 Prong Pins (CAT6/50 PCS)" - they seem to work ok. However, although the cable works fine my tester says it has a short. Not sure if it has to do with the connectors, the cable (cat5), or the tester being finicky. But the cable does work. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional-Grade Precision in Your Hands *by B***S on February 19, 2026* The Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper / Cutter is a tool every tech professional needs. The ratcheting mechanism makes crimping effortless and precise, while the integrated wire stripper and cutter save time and reduce clutter in your toolkit. It feels solid and well-balanced, with clean, sharp cuts every time and no frustrating slips. Assembly and adjustments are intuitive, and it handles all standard modular data cables flawlessly. Durable, reliable, and thoughtfully engineered β€” exactly the kind of high-quality tool I love testing and recommending. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid tool that will last, very minor complaints *by C***Z on April 24, 2025* Worked flawlessly on the first try. I made two cat6 cables quickly without any mistakes. This review is 4.5 stars (or maybe between 4.5 and 5) but Amazon only allows whole-stars. I decided on 5 because 4 is too low. The tool feels sturdy and the mechanism is firm but not tight (perfect). This is the first time I've used a ratcheting crimper, and I'm a fan over non-ratcheting crimpers (though it's been decades since I last crimped any RJ45 connectors). The sheath-cutter works surprisingly well, though you should always inspect the individual wires to see if you have cut their sheaths as well. If you have large hands, this tool will feel small, but there is no issue using it. This tool seems like it would be equally easy to use for right-handers and left-handers, though each would likely choose a different grip (thumb near the fulcrum for left-handers, thumb near the end of the handle for right-handers). This tool really is great, I only have a few small issues. My only real complaint about this tool is that it can't be closed for storage. It's got a ratcheting handle so you can clamp-down on the connector during crimping, but then it always springs back to its fully-open position. Imagine having to store all your scissors in the "X position" (open) rather than the "Y position" (closed). I guess I'll just get some twine to hold it closed when it's in the drawer. There is a "safety override" knob on the handle. It's labelled "override" on the tool and the instruction card helpfully clarifies that as a "safety override", and it's used to allow you to release the ratchet before it's reached it's final position. I kinda feel like the solution to the "won't stay closed" problem could have been solved using this same knob, but rotated in the other direction, perhaps. When inserting the RJ46 connector into the tool for crimping, the connector does not lock like it would, say, in an actual Ethernet connection. This means that you have to ensure that you really, REALLY made sure to push the connector all the way in, and that it doesn't move at all as you perform the crimp. The crimping operation does not push the connector either way, so you SHOULD be okay, but you are on your own to ensure proper alignment. The "crimp nest" appears to be a separate die-cast component and could easily have been designed to have a clip to ensure proper and steady positioning. This crimper unfortunately comes with no connectors, and the bundle with connectors is an extra $15 for 50 connectors. I decided to buy much cheaper connectors and they worked perfectly fine. I kinds thing think this too should come with some really small number of connectors, like maybe 4. Otherwise you have to buy a lot of them if you only need a few. I suppose if you are buying a crimping tool, you are not interested in making just one or two cables, but at least it would let you get a sense of what quality connectors you would need to buy, or to compare to others you might find. The wiring diagrams directly on the tool are great, but they are stickers. I suspect they will wear-off over time. Anything that won't last the life of the tool isn't really worth much. Sure, you can find the wiring pattern on the internet, but having it on the tool is SUPER nice. The instructions tell you to strip between 1.5" - 2" of the sheathing which I found to be way more than necessary, but it depends upon the type of connector and a few other factors. In my case, I decided to start conservatively and cut a full 2" off the end, and ended up with 3/4" or more of discard wire pieces being sheared-off during the crimp (which is the point of the "pass-thru" design). That seemed to me like a lot of waste. In one instance, the outer wires weren't completely cut during the crimp/shear operation, but I could just twist them off the end of the connector after I removed it from the tool. I think the blade could afford to be 1/16" wider or so. The instructions don't make this suggestion, but after you have straightened each of the individual wires for insertion into the connector, I would recommend trimming them all flush to make the placement easier. The cutter doesn't look like it would work well for this, but it does: just put the wires across the oddly-angled center of the tool and close the jaws. It looks like there is plenty of space to lose stray cut-ends of wire into this tool. I've only had it for 24 hours so I haven't had much opportunity to fill it up with junk and have to clean it. There are 3 pins holding the two faces of the tool together, and each of the 3 has a retaining ring on it, so I'm optimistic about the serviceability of this tool. Had them been rivets or some other permanent fastener, I'd be less optimistic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool! *by M***. on January 28, 2026* Super easy to use. The mapping diagram That's stickered on the crimper is super convenient. I really like the crimp and cut functionality it makes terminating cat6 so much easier and quicker. The stripper takes a little getting used to but works great. ## Frequently Bought Together - Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper / Wire Cutter for RJ11/RJ12 Standard, RJ45 Pass-Thru Connectors - Cable Matters 100-Pack Cat 6 Pass Through RJ45 Connectors (Cat 6 Ends / Cat6 Connector / RJ45 Modular Plugs/Ethernet Plugs/Network Connector) for Solid or Stranded UTP Ethernet Cable - Klein Tools VDV526-200 Cable Tester, LAN Scout Jr. 2 Ethernet Cable Tester for CAT 5e, CAT 6/6A Cables with RJ45 Connections --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/55929607-klein-tools-vdv226-110-ratcheting-modular-data-cable-crimper-wire](https://www.desertcart.at/products/55929607-klein-tools-vdv226-110-ratcheting-modular-data-cable-crimper-wire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*