C Frame hand operated crimp tools with a double action jaw closure designed for service and repair. These C Frame hand crimp tools feature a ratchet mechanism which stays locked until the handles of the tool are fully closed and the dies are bottomed. This ratchet mechanism ensures that the tool only opens once a complete crimp cycle is achieved preventing partial crimps. An easy access ratchet release is available for opening the tool jaws at any time during the crimp cycle. The handles of these C Frame hand crimping tools have an ergonomic non-slip design making the tool comfortable to use. Stock number 446-0995 is a C-Frame crimp tool frame only, dies must be ordered separately
