| Brand | Gardner Bender |
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| Material | Aluminum |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5"L x 3.75"W |
| Color | Red |
| Handle Material | Aluminum, Vinyl |
| Item Weight | 0.65 Pounds |
| Handle Length | 8 Inches |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| UPC | 716878346903 751663522261 716080022442 074994482180 032076880880 767615896120 078433238055 032076068851 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00032076068851 |
| Manufacturer | GB |
| Part Number | GS-388 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Item model number | GS-388 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Style | Pliers, Crimper & Cutter |
| Shape | Triangle |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Included Components | Gardner Bender GS-388 Electrical Pliers, Crimper & Cutter, Comfort Grip, Aluminum & Copper Wire, Hand Tool, 8 in. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited One Year Warranty |
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Gardner Bender GS-388 Electrical Pliers, Crimper & Cutter, Comfort Grip, Aluminum & Copper Wire, Hand Tool, 8 in. , Red
| Brand | Gardner Bender |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5"L x 3.75"W |
| Color | Red |
| Handle Material | Aluminum, Vinyl |
| Item Weight | 0.65 Pounds |
| Handle Length | 8 Inches |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| UPC | 716878346903 751663522261 716080022442 074994482180 032076880880 767615896120 078433238055 032076068851 See more |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00032076068851 |
About this item
- CRIMPS 22-10 AWG non-insulated terminals
- 8 in. high leverage design and a NON-SLIP COMFORT GRIP HANDLE
- EASILY CUT copper and aluminum wire
- TAPERED NOSE for cutting in tight locations
- Made with DROP FORGED STEEL for longevity and durability
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8 in. Crimping Electrical Pliers
Hand tools are a part of every toolbox. With exclusive features for safety, durability, reliability, and life strength, Gardner Bender hand tools offer superior performance on every job. Whether you need cutters, crimpers, strippers and pliers - Gardner Bender has the perfect tool to complete your electrical tool set.
High-Leverage Comfort Handle
We've flared the handles in order to comfortably fit into your hand. The improved surface finish and premium gripping performance help prevent hand strain from repetitive use.
Cut Aluminum and Copper - Why Choose?
Our hardened steel blades ensure your pliers apply the ideal amount of pressure and strength to cut both copper and aluminum wire.
Demand one of the Best Tools. Demand Gardner Bender
- Tapered nose allows cutting in tight locations
- Drop forged high carbon alloy steel
- Precision ground hardened steel blades for cutting copper and aluminum wire
- Comfortable high-leverage handle design
- Ability to crimp both insulated and non-insulated electrical wire terminals
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| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars 3,224
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| Model Number | GS-385 | GS-386 | GS-387 | GS-388 |
| Type | Long Nose Pliers, Cutter and Crimper | Diagonal Cutting Pliers | Linemen's Pliers | Wire Cutter and Crimper |
| Length | 6½ inch | 6½ inch | 7½ inch | 8 inch |
| Flared Handle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable or Wire Type | Solid or Stranded Wire | Aluminum, Copper and Medium-Hard Steel | Aluminum and Copper Cable | Aluminum and Copper Cable |
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| ASIN | B00079LN1Y |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
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| Date First Available | February 17, 2007 |
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Product Description
Product Description
Hand tools are a part of every toolbox. With exclusive features for safety, durability, reliability, and life strength, Gardner Bender hand tools offer superior performance on every job. Whether you need cutters, crimpers, strippers and pliers - Gardner Bender has the perfect tool to complete your electrical tool set. The wire strippers are a superior self-adjusting multi-use tool with a built-in crimper for making wire connections. They easily strip and cut solid / stranded copper core and aluminum core wire. The built-in crimper is designed to crimp non-insulated, vinyl and nylon insulated, as well as ignition terminals. With the multiple features of this tool, it eliminates the need of ever needing more than one tool at your side for making electrical wire connections. With a wide array of outstanding features, this is an essential wire stripper for every toolbox. Forward thinking design concepts ensure product usefulness for generations to come.
From the Manufacturer
8 inch Crimping Pliers. Crimp insulated or non-insulated terminals. Cuts copper and aluminum wire. Tapered nose for cutting in tight locations.
Top Brand: Gardner Bender
Important information
Caution: Shut off power before working on a circuit. Use approved materials and conform to all electrical codes. Cushion grip handles are not intended for protection against electrical shock.
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Customers find these pliers to be a solid tool that works well for crimping insulated wires and automotive use, with good value for money. The build quality is positive, with one customer noting they're heavy-duty for pulling against wire. The width receives mixed feedback - while some appreciate the size selection, others mention the crimp area is too long. Customers disagree on rust resistance, with some reporting quick rusting while others say they remain rust-free.
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Customers find these pliers to be of great quality, describing them as solid tools.
"Good quality, solid crimpers. I wanted something for crimping insulated connections without gouging the insulation, and these work a treat...." Read more
"...Stop asking me for a recommendation. OK. it's a great tool, don't make me recommend another local company or such...." Read more
"Good tool but will have to slightly grind the edges of the rear plier so I don't pinch my fingers while using." Read more
"Great crimpers. Due to my line of work we are constantly crimping wires and I have purchased 5 other crimping tools in the last year...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the crimping quality of these pliers, finding them to be the best tools for the job, with one customer specifically noting their effectiveness on insulated wire crimps.
"Great crimper and wire cutter feels solid and works great." Read more
"Good crimpers, but I found some other light weight and smaller Green Lee crimpers. I still use carry them in my tool bag as a spare." Read more
"Not really the best for crimping, not the best for cutting... But will get the job done once or twice. You kinda get what you pay for...." Read more
"Good for crimping but are extremely dull and unable to cut even a 18g wire." Read more
Customers find that the pliers work well, particularly with insulated connectors, and one customer mentions they are effective for automotive and marine 12V applications.
"Works great however it is not rust resistant. It caught rust after a month of use without coming into contact with any liquid substances." Read more
"Work great. Only drawback is the pictures that show it. The crimping area is a lot larger than I thought when I ordered these...." Read more
"Good quality and well made. Works well. Insulation on handles are dipped and don't move." Read more
"First time using crimpers instead of regular pliers. Worked great." Read more
Customers find these pliers offer good value for money, working well at their low price point.
"...You'll never break it, that's for sure - should last a long time. Good value and a very decent quality tool for the money." Read more
"Best crimper available and a good price too. Half the price of Klein or Channel Locks." Read more
"These were a great price and are great for crimping, but the cutting part is just not very good at all compared to other cutters I have...." Read more
"These crimping pliers are a great value considering the average price for crimpers. They are sturdy and do the job well. Definitely recommend." Read more
Customers appreciate the build quality of these pliers, describing them as solidly built, with one customer noting they are heavy duty for pulling against wire.
"...These are very well made, sturdy and have made it so much easier to get the job done quickly and comfortably. A perfect addition to any tool box!!" Read more
"The crimpers work great and are solid. The wire cutting part is not quite and sharp as I would have liked." Read more
"Well built , sharp cutters , crimps both insulated and bare wire connectors" Read more
"...I was really impressed with the heavy duty and sturdiness of the wire cutters after multiple uses but you really have to squeeze the crap out of..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pliers' width, with some appreciating the size selection and crimp area, while others find it too wide, particularly noting that the crimping teeth are too large.
"Cuts well but the cutting surface is small" Read more
"Works great-fits in motorcycle, ATV-UTV toolkit fine" Read more
"This item works perfectly, but it is kind of big which makes it kind of cumbersome in tight areas! Overall its perfect and works as advertised." Read more
"...quantity isn't bad and this tool will last a long time however it's very wide. It really doesn't work well on any steak on...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the pliers' rust resistance, with some reporting they hold strong and don't rust at all, while others mention they rust very quickly and the tips break off like cheap metal.
"This product was supposed to be new. It arrived rusty and scratched. The packaging had also already been cut open. Definitely not new...." Read more
"...Most of the time if I replaced this tool it costs $25-30. They're durable, easy to handle and do the job just as good as the most expensive variety...." Read more
"Works great however it is not rust resistant. It caught rust after a month of use without coming into contact with any liquid substances." Read more
"...again in a heartbeat but knowing how good they are they will not wear out or break so I will not have to .buy them again." Read more
Customers report significant issues with the pliers' cutting ability, noting that they cannot cut even 18g wire and have poor performance overall.
"Great for cutting and crimping, but not for stripping wire. Crimps butt connectors very well, but will cut through the insulation easily...." Read more
"Crimper works ok but the will not cut wire worth a damn" Read more
"Great set of crimpers. Very sharp" Read more
"These didn't work for me, they don't cut well nor do they crip well." Read more
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To a basic use this tool can literally replace all of them which is why i like it. I don't have to carry as much
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2025Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseThe longer Handles in these makes it convenient to use plus the grip and comfort of the handles is great
- Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseI can't believe reviews for products like this company are still possible. Its GB, they make solid awesome tools. I can't imagine a one/two star review on this company.
If its this or some no name, rando letters company and you want quality, buy GB every time.
I am a cheap person and hate spending money, but do not regret any of my GB tool purchases.
Pliers and quality. Grip is nice. Cutter / Crimp er is well made and works well.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2025Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseBest crimping tool I have ever bought.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseThese were a great price and are great for crimping, but the cutting part is just not very good at all compared to other cutters I have. Maybe if I sharpened them up a bit they would be better, but I just got these for the crimping part.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseI would give these 10 stars if I could!!!!
I'm no electrician, just a weekend warrior who loves working on his cars. My latest project is my jeep, and I've been hooking up auxiliary lighting, making a fuse and relay box etc.
I've used A TON of crimp on terminals. For the longest time I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. I was using some of those all in one stripped/crimper/cutters you get at your local store. I could never get a good crimp. The connectors were falling off after a day or two.
Then I found these bad boys as a suggested item for me. Let me say I haven't had even 1 bad crimp after purchasing these!! Every crimp is rock solid and leaves me feeling good about the connection. They are built very well, no problems with them not being angled right as others have said. I can't believe I went so long without these!
Someone said they aren't good because the crimping surface is so wide. I have used these on several different size/types of crimp connectors and haven't run into any issues. The surface is very wide, but it provides a solid crimp and I haven't damaged any terminals or wires.
The best part is the price! Why buy anything more expensive? These are all you will ever need. Even if I somehow manage to break them which I seriously doubt, I will buy another one in a heartbeat.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseThis is a very useful electrical pliers. I've used it many times after getting it. no problems.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseWhich I would have gotten longer handled ones. The crimp size is hood, quality is good, size is hard to press hard enough.
Recommend get 10” handled or longer
- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025Style: Long Nose Pliers, Cutter & CrimperVerified PurchaseSturdy and strong, feel good in the hand and work as they should
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AlessandroReviewed in Brazil on August 10, 20245.0 out of 5 stars "Vale quanto pesa"
Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchasePelo valor que paguei (37,00 em julho de 2024), seria injusto avaliar negativamente. O fato é que mesmo não sendo uma ferramenta de extrema qualidade, o tipo de crimpador desse alicate é útil em algumas situações para quem trabalha com instalações elétricas. O corte deixa a desejar, mas recomento a compra para quem pretende ter uma alternativa na caixa de ferramentas.
Adrian BURSUReviewed in Canada on January 21, 20205.0 out of 5 stars thanks nice one
Style: Long Nose Pliers, Cutter & CrimperVerified Purchasethanks nice one
LuisReviewed in Mexico on October 31, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Exelente
Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseExelente
DaveReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Just the job
Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseGreat budget crimping pliers. I don’t do a lot of electronic work and didn’t want to spend too much on a pair of crimpers. I was really surprised at how good these actually work and at such a low price compared to other brands. Happy days.
MikeySQReviewed in Canada on December 28, 20205.0 out of 5 stars great quality. a little different from other crimpers
Style: Pliers, Crimper & CutterVerified PurchaseThis is actually the second pair of this style of groupers that I have owned. I just randomly seeing these on Amazon so I picked up a second set. For my tool box at home. I have used these crimpers for over 10 years and my first pair is still is good as the day I bought them.. what I like about these is that the crimping surface is fairly wide so if you're cramping a lot of insulated terminals it is really a good pair of crimpers for those. Type of crimps.
the crimp surface is wide... if you are look in for the pointy type of crimp from the Thomas&Betts or Channellock crimper these are not for you... those tools have their place . these GB ceimpers will not pierce the casing on insulated terminals.
Now if I can only find a pair of the wire strippers I have of the same brand from 10 years ago I would buy another set. They have similar sites available now but they have the silly little circuit tester on the handle which I dislike.
This is actually the second pair of this style of groupers that I have owned. I just randomly seeing these on Amazon so I picked up a second set. For my tool box at home. I have used these crimpers for over 10 years and my first pair is still is good as the day I bought them.. what I like about these is that the crimping surface is fairly wide so if you're cramping a lot of insulated terminals it is really a good pair of crimpers for those. Type of crimps.5.0 out of 5 stars
MikeySQgreat quality. a little different from other crimpers
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2020
the crimp surface is wide... if you are look in for the pointy type of crimp from the Thomas&Betts or Channellock crimper these are not for you... those tools have their place . these GB ceimpers will not pierce the casing on insulated terminals.
Now if I can only find a pair of the wire strippers I have of the same brand from 10 years ago I would buy another set. They have similar sites available now but they have the silly little circuit tester on the handle which I dislike.
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Product Summary: Gardner Bender GS-388 Electrical Pliers, Crimper & Cutter, Comfort Grip, Aluminum & Copper Wire, Hand Tool, 8 in. , Red
From Gardner Bender
About this Item
- CRIMPS 22-10 AWG non-insulated terminals
- 8 in. high leverage design and a NON-SLIP COMFORT GRIP HANDLE
- EASILY CUT copper and aluminum wire
- TAPERED NOSE for cutting in tight locations
- Made with DROP FORGED STEEL for longevity and durability
Product Description
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- Long Nose Pliers, Cutter & Crimper
- Pliers, Crimper & Cutter
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Safety Information
Caution: Shut off power before working on a circuit. Use approved materials and conform to all electrical codes. Cushion grip handles are not intended for protection against electrical shock.
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