Are Knipex wire strippers worth the price over Klein?

Specialist-subreddit threads (r/electricians, r/KnipexOfficial, r/Tools) generally call the Knipex 12 62 180 the gold standard for fine-gauge and small-diameter stripping, particularly for low-voltage, alarm, and access-control work. Critics on the same threads note the price is roughly double a comparable Klein, the cutter placement can pinch, and some users report the jaws wearing after months of daily use. For occasional or homeowner use, mainstream reviewers often consider Klein the better value.