When I asked them to cut and strip a wire, they grabbed this type of tool (for some reason we have 4-5 pairs of these

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https://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-1161...dp/B0007W6JYC/ <---Oh nooo we used to have them. Once we bought new tools I immediately threw them away.
Searching through old threads, I've found quite a few generic "what tools should we have for a new team", but I'd like to focus on nicer to have electrical tools.
Points of consideration:
Where did you buy your tool, or is there a specific brand you trust?
We buy a ton of equipment from Automation Direct and Klein Tools. https://www.automationdirect.com/adc...Crimping_Tools
Would you recommend a preferred multi-tool (cut, strip, crimp all in one)?
Yes the VDV226-011-SEN - Ratcheting Modular Crimper Klein makes. We have 2 and love them. http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/ca...rimperstripper
What about just wire stripping for wiring an entire robot drive train?
Works for our typical wiring on our robot and does it well. https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/k...er-cuts-nmd-90
Would you use a dedicated wire cutting tool?
We would but why when we have a multi-tool
Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper or Wire Stripping Pliers?
Wire stripping pliers, it is my preference; but to each their own
Is there a favorite crimping tool?
Yep these guys. I absolutely love the ratcheting crimpers. https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/r...heting-crimper
Recommended soldering iron?
Went with a Hakko this year and works out great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...dtag 29833-20
Which of these do you bring to competition, what do you leave at home?
I take everything to competition you never know when you are going to need something and forgot you left it at home.
Also as an extra tool, for a tester I would not go any other brand than Fluke. I use them for work testing wire day in and out and would not go any other. http://en-us.fluke.com/products/elec...al-tester.html
2nd part of the discussion, do you have any type of system in place for protecting your electrical tools from novice abuse? How often do you have to replace a tool?
We have a specific electrical tools cabinet separate from the main tool cabinet. I try to stay away from replacing a tool for about 4-5 years if I can get away with it unless we receive a voucher.
Hope this helps.