IDEAL vs Knipex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Knipex had more branded searches than IDEAL among cable stripper brands worldwide. Knipex had about 201,000 branded searches, while IDEAL had 1,300. Knipex made up 7% of all cable stripper brand searches we track, and IDEAL accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cable stripper brands, Knipex appeared in all five answers and IDEAL in two. Knipex was mentioned before IDEAL in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Knipex, about 155 searches for every 1 for IDEAL
Who does AI mention more?
Knipex, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Knipex, named ahead of IDEAL in every answer
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Top cable stripper brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Knipex appeared in all five answers. IDEAL was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Knipex was listed before IDEAL in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Klein Tools1st- Knipex2nd
Milwaukee3rd
IDEAL4th
DeWalt–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Knipex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Klein Tools5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- IDEAL2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cable stripper brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cable stripper brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cable stripper brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cable stripper brand for wire stripping?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best wire stripper”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cable stripper tool”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is IDEAL or Knipex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for IDEAL and Knipex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five cable stripper brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Knipex, IDEAL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | DeWalt | Knipex | Klein Tools | IDEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.9% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.9% | 24.2% | 5.9% | 4% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 24% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.4% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.4% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.4% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 65.3% | 24% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.3% | 24% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.3% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 5% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.8% | 23.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.8% | 23.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.05% |
How has the IDEAL and Knipex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Knipex was ahead of IDEAL in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IDEAL’s share of searches among cable stripper brands worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among cable stripper brands worldwide moved from 6.2% to 7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for cable stripper brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither IDEAL nor Knipex moved beyond provider rounding among cable stripper brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IDEAL’s and Knipex’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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