There are different types of wire strippers out there, each designed for a specific use. Depending on the sort of wire you want to strip the coating off each different type has its place.
The Manual wire strippers are constructed so that there are a pair of opposing blades. This is similar in design to pliers or scissors. In between the two opposing blades are notching for wires of various size. They are there to strip the rubber coating off the wire without damaging the inner copper part. The insulation is not attached to the wire, so if you get the right sized wire strippers the coating comes off easily.

There is also another type of wire strippers, known as automatic wire strippers. These look more like pliers. The automatic type grips the wire with ease. It takes the wire in the jaws at the cutting slot, and while you squeeze the handles together the outer coating is removed. Because it detects the size easily, you don't have to choose a specific slot. This is why automatic wire strippers are great, even for amatuers

So now that you have some ideas about the different types that are available, how do you know which is the right one for you? Well here we'll go over some of the top choices and their benefits. Based on the research the top model chosen has to be the IRWIN Vise grip model. All the customer reviews online had good things to say about these strippers.  The reason this product is selected at the top is because the consumers agreed that they're very easy to use. As well as being easy to use they also feature a wire cutter, so not only can you strip the wires - cutting them is also a breeze.

For a basic how-to on wire strippers check this video out: