LIBRATON Pex Cutter 1-1/4", Pex Pipe Cutter, PEX Tube Cutter 1/8" to 7/8"

This is nicely built, reasonably priced PVC pipe cutter for the home toolbox. I had a 100 ft. long garden hose that I needed to cut into shorter lengths in order to dispose of it, and this cutter made the job much easier. It feels stable in the hand, and cuts accurately and quickly. It took me a few seconds to figure out how to use it (the cutter needs to be pried open after each completed cut). The racheting feature means it takes less effort to cut through thicker material. The extra blade is a nice bonus to have too as I'm not sure if there are any replacement blades available for this cutter. Very good cutter for the home (occasional) user.

Very well made, super sharp and easy to cut in tighter spots

I picked up this Libraton cutter set for some plumbing maintenance, and overall, it is a very complete and budget-friendly kit for DIYers. However, it's important to set the right expectations regarding the materials it can handle. ​✂️ Cutting Performance (The Pros): ​PEX & Thin Pipes: The main scissor-style cutter is very sharp out of the box. It slices through standard PEX tubing smoothly, leaving a clean, square, and burr-free edge, which is essential for leak-proof connections. The spring-loaded handle is comfortable and reduces hand fatigue. ​The Extras: The fact that it includes a mini rotary tubing cutter (great for tight spaces) and three rolls of PTFE (Teflon) thread seal tape makes this a fantastic starter bundle. You get a lot for the price. Limitations (The Cons): ​PVC Warning: The description mentions it cuts PVC, but you must pay attention to the word "thin". Do NOT try to force this cutter on thick Schedule 40 PVC pipes. You will likely crack the pipe or chip the blade. For thick PVC, use a ratcheting cutter or a saw instead. For the everyday homeowner working primarily with PEX or PPR piping, this kit is a 5-star value. I'm deducting one star simply because the marketing regarding PVC can be slightly misleading for beginners. Highly recommended for specific materials!

Cuts pipe cleanly. Can not get very close to the end of it will shatter. But works great

Very easy to use, leaves a sharp clean cut, very easy to operate. My friend wants to borrow.

Nicely packaged -- a thoughtful (and utilitarian) touch to use the three rolls of PTFE (aka Teflon) thread tape as padding to stop the contents moving during shipping. The tools themselves are reasonably sturdy and not of a terrible quality and the package provides a good combination of tools. The description says "up to 1-1/4-inch" and "cuts various plastic materials (PVC,CPVC,PP-R, PEX, PE, Rubber Hose etc.)" but I purchased for use on just two sizes of PVC (1/2" and 3/4") and didn't find it easy to produce a consistent square cut on just a few cuts of either size. Not even securing the pipe in a grove on a benchtop, to keep it straight and prevent moving, gave better results and in an effort to cut all the way through the 1/2" PVC pipe in one go I got my hand a nasty pinch for my troubles. The tool is not of the ratcheting type so, if you can't cut all the way through in one go, there will be movement and the cut produced is unlikely to be parallel all the was round or orthogonal to the length of the pipe). The movement may be less on pipes that fill the jaws/cup and your technique may improve with practice. For a very small number of cuts over time it may be worth persevering but I'm inclined to seek out an inexpensive alternative with a ratcheting design. Impressed enough overall with the brand though that I will definitely check out if they have such an offering. UPDATE 19-FEB --- adding a star for quality of manufacturer/seller response. Very impressed with the sellers interest in the feedback and in making it right. As I mentioned in my initial review the difficulty was one of usability (especially for infrequent home use) and the lack of an ratcheting offering by the same brand for a reasonable additional outlay (there was a huge step up in price for the least expensive ratcheted version, which was as expensive as the larger and more expensive option that could handle wider pipes). The seller followed up to understand the usage challenges to see if they could help but unfortunately I'd glued the cuts as I'd finished the project. However, as part of my response I gave some feedback about the usage challenges and benefit of a ratcheted option at a price point reasonable for those who would use infrequently (with comparisons of price for options available from lower cost hardware retailers). They appear to have taken that to heart with a significant price adjustment for the lowest cost ratcheted product they provide, so I will be returning and getting one of those instead. Clearly, this is a seller that has great interest in the quality of the products they offer, understanding customer feedback/concerns and then providing exceptional customer service to make it right. The products have a good build quality and I would look very favorably on purchasing from this seller for any future needs.

I bought this PVC plastic pipe cutter because I got fed up with the cheap "standard" PVC pipe cutters which ALWAYS have issues with the ratchet mechanism. This pipe cutter cuts through PVC like a hot knife through butter. The only drawback - if you can call it that - is the cutting blade is stated to be a "consumable" item and the manufacturer says it has to be replaced periodically. However, if you're not a commercial pipe fitter who uses this tool daily and is a typical "weekend warrior", the blade will probably last for a very long time.

Both cutters worked great at the start but in August of 2026 the small one fell apart. Some of the internal plastic parts just broke off and it locked up.

Very useful tools.

Good

Schaar knipt fantastisch door PVC buis (elektra) en vloerverwarmingsbuis. mooie schone snede zonder rafels.

Unfortunately the blade will no longer retract . It worked good then I went to make another cut and there is no way to make the blade retract. Caused a problem on my Job I’m disappointed. Update: there is a black pin that is on the side. After using the cutters it can come loose. Just put come epoxy or whatever to make sure it stays in place. If you lose it, the cutter won’t work. I was able To find mine after it came out and once I put it back in, it works as it should. I may have been a bit upset in my earlier review , but I didn’t have another set of cutters with me and it caused a work stoppage. Really , it’s an excellent unit, just gotta make sure that pin doesn’t work itself out.

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