Gain fast, precise mid-span access to armored or thick-jacketed cables with the CableSaber™ AST-200. Engineered for 4 mm–28.6 mm (0.157″–1.125″) diameters, it effortlessly slits or rings without harming internal fibers.

Key Features

• Dual-Mode Cutting: Switch between longitudinal slits and radial rings by rotating the precision steel blade
• Adjustable Depth: Thumb-screw lets you set blade penetration up to 5.5 mm (0.216″) for varying jacket thicknesses
• Rigid Stability: Anodized aluminum shaft prevents tool spiraling, while its housing doubles as a handle for extra leverage
• Durable Construction: Tough steel blade and rugged aluminum body stand up to repeated field use.

Specifications

• Cut Types: Slit & ring
• Cable Compatibility: Armored and jacketed cables (4 mm–28.6 mm diameter)
• Overall Dimensions: 7″ × 2″ × 1″ (17.8 × 5.1 × 2.5 cm)
• Weight: 0.75 lb (340.5 g)

Perfect for telecom, CATV, and utility technicians, the CableSaber™ AST-200 delivers clean mid-span cuts every time—no fiber damage, no guesswork.

Documentation

• AST-200 Data Sheet
• AST-200 Instructions