In summary, Hakko’s FT-802 thermal wire stripper is an improvement from the FT-801. Its enhanced heat-resistant and ergonomic handpiece allows the operator to work in comfort, free from the risk of being burned. The improved blade alignment makes wire stripping easy and the integrated handpiece adds an additional layer of protection to the operator, along with freeing up space on the workbench. The G4 blades offer several wire gauge solutions that allow the operator to tackle most any wire stripping application. There are conversion kit accessories available that enable the operator to use the FT-801 unit using the improved G4 blades and an option for a hot knife version.