How It Works: Blades cut perpendicular to the fiber axis, creating a circular incision around the coating.

Best For:
Tight, precise stripping (e.g., 250µm or 900µm coatings).
Single-fiber cables (e.g., patch cords, pigtails).

Pros:

✅ Clean, even cuts with minimal risk of fiber nicks.
✅ Works well with tight-buffered fibers.

Cons:

⚠ Not ideal for loose-tube cables or thick jackets.
⚠ Requires adjustment for different coating diameters.

Example Tools:

Jonard FCS-2 (adjustable for 250µm–3mm coatings)

Miller FS-2 (dual-blade for precise stripping)

2. Lengthwise (Linear) Fiber Strippers

How It Works:
Blades cut parallel to the fiber axis, splitting the coating lengthwise (like peeling a banana).

Best For:
Loose-tube cables or multi-fiber ribbons.
Thick jackets (e.g., 3mm–6mm OD cables).

Pros:
✅ Faster stripping over long cable segments.
✅ No need to rotate the tool (good for confined spaces).

Cons:
⚠ Higher risk of fiber damage if misaligned.
⚠ Less precise than circular strippers for tight buffers.

Example Tools:
FiberFox LS-2 (linear blade for ribbon fibers)
Klein Tools VDV826-210 (lengthwise jacket stripper)