Best plastic/MLCP pipe cutter?

[Jim Goodenough]

Evening all,

IYHO which is the best plastic / mlcp pipe cutter (not for waste pipe).

Cheers
Jim

 

[Scott_D]

I got the uponor cutters and reaming tool.
Normal cutters were blunt after a few cuts.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I’ve got the knipex one that does flexi con as well

Knipex Pipe Cutter 12 → 35 mm, Cuts Plastic | RS

ie.rs-online.com

 

[gmartine]

^^^^
Doesn't look like they make it anymore.

I've had the JG speedfit pipe cutter for years, it's quite uwell made and the blade has remained sharp but I'd opt for the ratchet type like Rothy's or RS.

 

[Aquarius]

^^^^
Doesn't look like they make it anymore.

Maybe just at RS? KNIPEX 90 25 20 Pipe Cutter for composite pipes with multi-component grips 210 mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/90-25-20-composite-multi-component/dp/B000Y8O5BS

No idea if these are any good? KNIPEX 90 25 40 Pipe Cutter for composite and plastic pipes with multi-component grips 210 mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/90-25-40-composite-multi-component/dp/B003EA7ZXS

 

[ShaunCorbs]

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Maybe just at RS? KNIPEX 90 25 20 Pipe Cutter for composite pipes with multi-component grips 210 mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/90-25-20-composite-multi-component/dp/B000Y8O5BS

No idea if these are any good? KNIPEX 90 25 40 Pipe Cutter for composite and plastic pipes with multi-component grips 210 mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/90-25-40-composite-multi-component/dp/B003EA7ZXS

Yep there fine for mlcp

 

[Ben-gee]

Had these for twenty years, never let me down yet, obviously they will explode in a mass of springs and screws now...

 

[gmartine]

Still make'em but no longer with a metal case I suspect...

RIDGID 1435N Ratchet Cutter (6-35mm)

RIDGID 1435N Ratchet Cutter (6-35mm) Ergonomic grips on bottom handle are spaced at 1⁄2" increments to act as a quick pipe measuring scale. “Burr-less" cutting operation provides a square cut. Intended materials: Plastic (PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX, PE, Rubber hose) and Multilayer tubing. 1435N and...

ridgidtoolshop.co.uk

Am I being a div, it says suitable for multilayer tubing but not suitable for multilayer tubing?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Tbh all cutters are usable on mlcp just some the blades wear out faster I would always give it a twist first and then cut

 

[Ben-gee]

Blimey £20, I think mine were nearly three times that, twenty years ago!!!