Wire Comb, Network Cable Management Tools, Network Tools for Comb Data Cables or Wires with a Diameter Up to 0.36", Cable Management Comb and Ethernet Cable Wire Comb Organizer Tool

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This tool comes in a plastic bag which has to be torn open, so you'll have to provide something else to store it in. A printed instruction sheet is not provided, but basic instructions are shown in the official images on the product page. The description didn't specify the type of plastic it's made of, but it looks/feels like ABS plastic. I work in IT, but I rarely get to / have to clean up messy rack cabling (it's hard to get approval for the necessary labor time and downtime), so I hesitated at the pricetag of this thing. A couple lower-cost competitors of this product exist, but they only support the older thinner types of ethernet cables. This one is future-proofed through Cat7, as well as being backwards-compatible with the narrower cables like Cat5e that are still widely used. It should make satisfyingly-organized cabling much easier, both at work and at home.

I have a friend who performs massive network installations and he constantly uses combs like this one to keep bundles of cables very tidy. Since I work predominantly in home and small business environments I put virtually ALL my network installs in-wall and the only thing visible is the patch cables from color-coordinated ports in the wall to the switch. These short patch cables do not get "combed." However, once in a rare while, I drop a visible bundle of cables into a "network room" and the cable bundle *IS* visible. Usually this represents only 12 to maybe 48 cables, so when this comb was offered to me I snatched it to improve the ease of tidying those installations. I compared this tool with my buddy's various combs for which he apparently paid between $65 to over $150. [This category of tool used to be far more expensive before they become a bit more common.] This one is functionally pretty much indistinguishable from his more expensive pieces and the quality of the plastic seems just as good. I have fit Cat5, 5E, 6 and even 6A into this comb easily. As another reviewer mentions, it begins to struggle a bit more "significantly" with the Cat7 I test fitted. Unfortunately, the only Cat7 cable I have on hand at the moment is a patch cable; patch cables are often "beefier" since they are handled a lot. I would not be surprised if bulk, "long-run" Cat7 would fit significantly easier. Since the networking price/performance "sweet spot" is still Cat5E and Cat6 (and looks to be for some time), I'd say this comb is a good value for a tool which will also likely have significant utility for probably another 5 to 10 years. I have recently seen various less expensive cable comb options, but they all seem to NOT make the "future-proof" Cat6A and Cat7 diameter claim . . .

Great kit for network engineer. Used to easily comb cables out and can add and remove cables without having to take the entire bundle apart. I've used lots of different ones in the past from my fingers up through more expensive ones from panduit and this is comparable to the best. Easy to use and a great value. Fits good in your go bag. Will get a lot of use if you're a cable dog.

I don’t do professional installs, but I like keeping my personal lab neat and organized. I’d wanted a wire comb for a while, but it never seemed worth the investment—until I found this one. The quality is great, and while it’s not strictly necessary for me, it definitely makes organizing cables easier. If you're looking for a simple, affordable way to tidy up your space, this tool does the trick. [Disclaimer: This review is for "Hixeto Wire Comb, Network Cable Management Tools, Networking Tools for Comb Any Cables or Wires with a Diameter Up to 0.36", Cable Organizing Tool and Ethernet Cable Organizer Tool". This is a review of a free-but-taxable product, made available via Amazon's Vine program, with adherence given to Amazon's review guidelines. Honesty is encouraged; no incentives were given by the seller.]