The insulation-piercing XEL hook is designed for piercing wire from 18AWG to 32 AWG. The chisel-tip design allows separation of a single wire in dense wire groups for easy connection. The T-Shaped handle has shrouded banana sockets on either side, allowing user to easily plug in test leads from any angle.

The contact point is a single piece of stainless steel inside an insulated shaft with no sliding contacts, ensuring accurate test results. The narrow body design makes testing easy in smaller, hard to reach areas.