Unleash the powerful, high-leverage ratcheting action of the TEKTON PVC Pipe Cutter on most non-metallic plumbing projects. Strength and durability come from the rugged, yet lightweight, cast aluminum frame with baked enamel finish. The precision-ground cutting edge on the replaceable chrome molybdenum steel blade produces fast, square cuts with no burrs to remove or mess to clean up. Minimal effort is required as the high-leverage ratchet action cuts smoothly through PVC, CPVC, PEX, polybutylene, polyethylene, rubber hose, and most non-metallic tubing. A latch on the bottom of the handles allows for safe and compact storage of this tool.