iCrimp IWD-16 Cutter Review

4.8 (977) Amazon rating$32.79300+ bought last month

Our verdict

The iCrimp IWD-16 is a Nylon-handled crimper sized for gage 14, 16, and 18 wire, matching the top 4.8-star rating in this batch across 977 reviews at $32.79.

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Best for

Buyers working with 14, 16, or 18 gage wire who want the highest-rated iCrimp tool in this batch.

Skip if

Your wire falls outside the 14, 16, or 18 gage range, or you need a listed weight spec.

  • Handle Nylon
  • Size IWD-16(gage 14,16&18)
  • Priced 26% above the category median ($25.99 across 51 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.8/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 977 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.5/5

    977 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The iCrimp IWD-16 has a Nylon handle and is sized specifically for 14, 16, and 18 gage wire, per its IWD-16 model designation. No weight spec is published for this model.

Priced at $32.79, it sits above the middle of this batch. Its 4.8-star rating ties the Klein VDV226-110 for the highest score in this group, though its 977 reviews is a smaller sample than that tool's 11,600.

Monthly demand of 300 units clears ToolHandle's activity floor, on the lower end of this batch's demand figures.

Pros

  • 4.8-star rating, tied for the highest in this batch
  • Nylon handle sized specifically for 14, 16, and 18 gage wire
  • 977 reviews back up the top rating

Cons

  • No weight spec is listed for this model
  • 300 monthly buyers is on the lower end of demand in this batch
  • 977 reviews is a smaller sample than the batch's other top-rated tool

Specifications

HandleNylon
SizeIWD-16(gage 14,16&18)

Performance notes

The Nylon handle and documented 14/16/18 gage range give buyers a clear match for common wire sizes. Without a published weight, buyers should confirm the tool's heft on the product page if that matters for extended use.

What buyers say

A 4.8-star average across 977 reviews ties for the best score in this batch, though the smaller review count means that score comes from a narrower sample than the Klein VDV226-110's.

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Frequently asked questions

What wire gage does the iCrimp IWD-16 handle?

It is sized for 14, 16, and 18 gage wire, per the IWD-16 model designation.

What is the iCrimp IWD-16's handle made of?

Nylon, according to the listing.

Have a question not answered here?

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