Every low-loss splice starts with a good cleave. The K-21 Fiber Cleaver is the high-precision cleaver in the Licoom — Fiber Optic Tools range built for exactly that job — clean, consistent fiber ends, cut after cut, in the workshop and out in the field.
Built for consistent cleaves
The K-21 body is CNC-machined from aluminum alloy, which keeps the fiber guides and blade aligned cut after cut — the mechanical consistency behind a flat, mirror-quality end face. Its long-life blade is rated for 48,000 cleaves, so crews can run it as an everyday splicing-prep tool without constant blade rotation or replacement slowing the job down.
That consistency matters more than it might seem. A chipped, angled or dirty cleave shows up later as splice loss, a failed splice, or a return visit. A cleaver that repeats the same clean cut is one of the cheapest ways to keep splice quality — and the whole installation schedule — on track.
Three colors, one tool
The K-21 comes in three finishes — gold, silver and blue. It is a small thing that turns out to be practical on real jobs: teams color-code their cleavers by crew, by van, or by task, so the right tool is easy to spot in a shared kit and tools stop wandering between teams. Same body, same blade, same cut — just easier to keep track of.
Where the K-21 fits
- Fusion splicing preparation — the daily cleaver next to the splicer, paired with our SD-9 and SD-6A fusion splicers
- FTTH installation — drop-cable and distribution work where crews cleave all day
- Backbone maintenance — repair and re-splice work that needs a dependable cut in the field
The K-21 is available from 10 pcs, with volume pricing on request. See full details on the K-21 product page, or send us your model list through the quote form and we will reply with factory pricing (EXW) and lead time.
