10 best pipe cutters

This yellow color is known to all craftsmen, no matter what field they work in. The German, and essentially Chinese brand, Stayer produces every conceivable tool, including scissor-type pipe cutters. Quite a common tool, the main advantage of which is the price. It is one of the cheapest options on the market and that is where its competitive advantage ends.

There is nothing here for which one could sing laudatory odes. The case is plastic, albeit with one rubber insert. Not the most comfortable grip, and changing blades can cause some difficulties. If you need a pipe cutter for your home and you are not a professional plumber, then this option will be enough. But it is better for masters to pay attention to other, albeit more expensive models.

In addition to quality and strength characteristics, ergonomics is very important in a pipe cutter. First, the master makes serious efforts at work. Secondly, you have to cut plastic pipes very often when installing a water supply system, and if the tool is uncomfortable, your hands will quickly get tired.We have the best option in terms of convenience and practicality. There are very thin handles, which is extremely convenient. They are covered with rubber, soft and at the same time improving the grip. The tool will not slip even from wet hands.

The working mechanism of the scissors is in plain sight, and the blade mouth opens up to 40 millimeters. There are no complaints about the quality of the product on the network. This brand has long been known in the market, and is directly related to plumbing work and tools. The company's engineers know exactly what a good pipe cutter should look like, and this model is also inexpensive. Yes, not the cheapest option, but definitely worthy of being called the best value for money.

The blade is the main module of the pipe cutter, on which the quality of work depends. It dulls over time, and it is very difficult to sharpen it on your own, and in some cases, like in this one, it is completely impossible. The fact is that a special grade of steel is used here. Highly alloyed, extremely durable and practically blunt. This was achieved thanks to multi-stage processing, and such a tool will last a very long time, but when the blade does become dull, it will have to be changed, and not sharpened with your own hands.

Otherwise, this is a conventional scissor-type pipe cutter that allows you to cut plastic pipes with a diameter of up to 42 millimeters inclusive. This is a rather large size, but the tool has no problems with it either. The edge does not bend or flatten. But the ergonomics clearly let us down. No plastic inserts and other convenient elements. Not even a latch. Instead, a bracket protrudes, fastening the handles in a reduced position.

Studying the market of pipe cutters, you quickly realize that there is a leader here, which is unlikely to be beaten by anyone. And now he is in front of us. This is a popular German brand, and in its arsenal there are more than a dozen types of different pipe cutters, both scissor and circular type. It is impossible to choose the best option among them, since, regardless of the model, they are all of the highest quality and reliability.

For example, this model has a hardened blade that does not require sharpening and is practically not dull. A very durable tool that does not require replacement modules for many years. The manufacturer pays special attention to ergonomics, and in fact, all of its models differ only in the convenience of the form factor. They always have rubber inserts on the handles, which exclude slipping out of the hands, and convenient locking mechanisms. Without any dangling brackets and other inconveniences. But the downside here is the price. The tool is quite expensive and it hardly makes sense to buy it for rare home use.

The choice of pipe cutter is complicated by the fact that there is no way to test it in practice. The store will let you make a couple of cuts, but this is not enough, since it is not known how long the tool will work. It remains to be guided by user reviews, and we have a model that has received the largest number of comments, where it is called the best in all respects.

The blade is as sharp as possible and does not dull for a long time. The mechanism is smooth. Works without jerks and does not break the edge. At the same time, the manufacturer paid much attention to safety.On the upper part it has a special brake that fixes the blade in the selected position and prevents accidental pressing. Also, noteworthy is the wide seat, which allows you to lay the pipe at an even angle, so that the cut is straight and accurate. And in the end, this is real German quality. The best option for professional plumbers, which, with the heaviest load, will last for more than one year.

Sometimes it seems that the Gross brand has entered all areas, and it turns out that it even has rotary pipe cutters in its arsenal that allow you to quickly and accurately cut plastic pipes. This is the best tool in terms of convenience, as it has a long handle that works like a lever. Turning it is very convenient, although I had to sacrifice compactness.

There are also guide rollers here, and the cut is made using a diamond disc tightly fixed at the base.Unlike most models, it is the rollers that press the workpiece here, and the disk remains in place. It is difficult to say how practical this is, but definitely replacing the disk will cause some difficulties, especially considering that the tool is not collapsible. In general, an ordinary pipe cutter, without frills and revolutionary innovations. But the price for it is high, although if you study the products of this manufacturer, you understand that such a pricing policy is the norm for him.

The rotary pipe cutter is not a new tool. It was used several decades ago, although then it looked a little different. About the same as this model. The most utilitarian appearance is not a tribute to fashion or design. This is a tool that cuts soft metal pipes with a diameter of up to 60 millimeters, and this is an absolute record. If you have been wondering what a compact modern rotary type pipe cutter looks like inside, then here is a visual model for you.

A huge screw leading the cutting element. Several steel rollers. Full cast iron construction. Cutting plastic pipes of small diameter with this tool will not work, and it is not intended for this. But if you need to dissolve a steel pipe or copper pipe, then this is the best option, and speaking of the large size of the part, you can completely forget about compact tools.

The German company Rehau is better known as a manufacturer of materials for the manufacture of windows, but in fact the company is engaged in all types of activities related to plastic, and it also has rotary type pipe cutters in its arsenal. The tool is compact and handy.It has three rollers as guides, which allows you to quickly and most importantly smoothly rotate the fixed pipe. The cut produces a large-diameter diamond blade driven by a threaded mechanism.

In fact, nothing revolutionary or new. These technologies are used by other manufacturers, but what stands out here is the price. It is difficult to say what the company was guided by, releasing a fairly simple tool, and setting a price for it of more than 8 thousand rubles. Yes, the brand is famous and everyone knows its name, but this can hardly be called a good reason for such a pricing policy. By the way, there are almost no reviews about this model on the network. Apparently, the demand for it is not as great as the manufacturer expected, at least in our country.

The Craftul brand is the market leader in pipe cutters. Online stores are simply overwhelmed with its products, and there are dozens of different models in the arsenal, from which it is difficult to choose the best option. In this case, there are several advantages at once. Firstly, the presence of rotating rollers, which allow turning the pipe without significant effort. They are made of soft and at the same time durable plastic, and thanks to them there will be no cut marks on the surface, which is especially important when working with chrome pipes or aluminum.

As a cutting element, a diamond disk is used, which is brought to the cutting point by a threaded mechanism. Not the most convenient design, because if you need to unravel a pipe with a thick wall, and you have to make several turns in a row, you will have to stop and tighten the thread each time.As for the build quality, judging by the reviews, this is the best option on the market, however, like other models from this manufacturer.

A rotary pipe cutter is a tool that manufacturers still manage to modify by adding new features to it. For example, this model can not only cut plastic pipes, but also process the edge at the same time, making it inclined and convenient for further connection.

The cutting element here is a blade, not a disk, as in most models. It is installed in a special holder, made at an angle. By rotating the tool around the fixed pipe, it cuts and chamfers at the same time, a very handy feature that greatly speeds up the installation process. It should also be noted convenient and reliable blade supply mechanism. It is controlled by a button located on the handle. At the moment of turning, the operator gets the opportunity to gradually increase the pressure and, in a few turns, completely dissolve even the pipe with the thickest wall. And finally - compactness. The tool is very small and fits easily into a pocket. The advantage is not the most important, but it has a place to be.