Specialized professional tool, model Fiber Tube Stripper. This is a horizontal buffer tube slitter designed to provide easy mid-span access to optical fibers in loose tube cables without damaging the delicate glass fibers inside. The tool features precision grooves to accommodate various tube diameters and is equipped with high-quality blades. It is an essential tool for the installation of backbone fiber optic networks, specifically for safely preparing and routing cables into optical splice closures.