Hose Cutter.

[X1 Mike]

Who makes a good quality hose cutter?

I'm thinking this style would probably be the best. Reviews don't look to great and I'd obviously prefer a more trusted brand and if it was USA made all the better.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QO9IFO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Looks like Snap_On sells a Blue-Point version that is made in China. If it's no better than the Amazon cheapie I might as well not pay almost 3 times as much.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

Or is this style better?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CRDM06/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Bottom line, what do you use to cut hose/tubing? Probably don't need to cut more than 3/4" for my sandblaster.

 

[designer485]

I recently bought a older Craftsman USA Handi-Cut on eBay because I didn't like the current offerings. I grabbed a new set of blades and they are good to go. They made them in 2 lengths, these are the shorter of the 2. I don't think there is a better cutter for the purpose.

 

[demarpaint]

I recently bought a older Craftsman USA Handi-Cut on eBay because I didn't like the current offerings. I grabbed a new set of blades and they are good to go. They made them in 2 lengths, these are the shorter of the 2. I don't think there is a better cutter for the purpose.

I've been cutting hoses for decades with that tool. It works perfectly for that.

 

[X1 Mike]

I recently bought a older Craftsman USA Handi-Cut on eBay because I didn't like the current offerings. I grabbed a new set of blades and they are good to go. They made them in 2 lengths, these are the shorter of the 2. I don't think there is a better cutter for the purpose.

That's sorta what I'm looking for. I couldn't remember the name of it. I remember when I first saw those, I thought they were the traditional Craftsman "Christmas gift for dad" quality tool and thought nothing of it then a buddy was using his while we were working on something and said nothing but good things.

Maybe I'll check eBay.

 

[designer485]

That's sorta what I'm looking for. I couldn't remember the name of it. I remember when I first saw those, I thought they were the traditional Craftsman "Christmas gift for dad" quality tool and thought nothing of it then a buddy was using his while we were working on something and said nothing but good things.

Maybe I'll check eBay.

The Handi-Cut has a name that would imply that, but they are qaulity tools that work extremely well. I remember using them 20+ years ago with my Dad who had a few pairs of them and we used them for everything...even tree trimming. The blades are super sharp too.

Check eBay, garage sales or flee markets, they are worth picking up.

 

[X1 Mike]

I already have a couple I'm looking at on eBay. Where did you find replacement blades?

 

[designer485]

I already have a couple I'm looking at on eBay. Where did you find replacement blades?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082FPFHWR/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This is the exact kit I bought.

 

[tyyost]

I have some handi cuts and a kobalt version, but I think you can still find them from Bon Tool. They are for cutting cove base molding. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YKYMVA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[dscheidt]

Who makes a good quality hose cutter?

I'm thinking this style would probably be the best. Reviews don't look to great and I'd obviously prefer a more trusted brand and if it was USA made all the better.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QO9IFO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have one like that. Whoever sold it was so proud of it they didn't put a name on it, or if they did, it came off the handles. Still works great. cutting hoses isn't terribly hard work, and I don't think I've ever tried to do something silly like cut wire with it. Hoses, string, tape, rope that sort of stuff, it works as well now is it did 15 years ago when I got it.

 

[dacan23]

I use tin snips for cutting garden hose and have the Milwaukee pex cutter for small things around the house.

 

[Snapped-off]

I've got the craftsman pro handi cut as well as a craftsman set that takes regular razor blades.

I've used the latter one the most over the years since the blades are cheap.

 

[DHCrocks]

I got a couple of Handi Cuts and they are great. They also make one that uses normal utility blades, I use this the most since I can just pop in a new blade at anytime. The longer ones that use special blades I only have a couple of extra blades left so save those for cutting longer items if the utility blade one is too small. These are good for cutting all sorts of things from hoses, to thin plastic sheets, to leather, I even used it to cut 1/0 copper cable (super clean cut). My gold colored plastic anvil piece is all messed up and I can't find a replacement for the long blade one so it use is somewhat limited now.

 

[dscheidt]

I got a couple of Handi Cuts and they are great. They also make one that uses normal utility blades, I use this the most since I can just pop in a new blade at anytime. The longer ones that use special blades I only have a couple of extra blades left so save those for cutting longer items if the utility blade one is too small. These are good for cutting all sorts of things from hoses, to thin plastic sheets, to leather, I even used it to cut 1/0 copper cable (super clean cut). My gold colored plastic anvil piece is all messed up and I can't find a replacement for the long blade one so it use is somewhat limited now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082FPTN9F/?tag=atomicindus08-20 should be what you need.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

This is a better design for hoses and tubing.....https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-11420-Hose-Cutter/dp/B0002NYB6O

 

[bugnut]

I have the same Craftsman and a HF ratchet style. I prefer the Craftsman. Tree trimming humm who'd thunk! Time to order blades!

 

[Tools4Me]

I like to use my MAC Dg1000 (a Blue Point YA1000 is the same thing) hose cutter for average sized hoses and tubing. I like how the blade tip pokes into the hose and then cuts it smoothly instead of pinching the hose flat and then cutting through it all at once like most other hose cutters. Made in Canada, and the entire body is black crinkle painted aluminum instead of plastic. The blade can be removed (two small allen head grub screws hold it in) and resharpened by hand as needed. I'm not sure if replacement blades are still available or not, but I haven't needed to replace my blade yet. Don't cut metal reinforced hose with it and it will last many years with only occasional hand sharpening. This tool is strictly a hose/tubing cutter though. Due to the way the blade drops into a recessed channel when the jaws are closed, it often won't fully cut small diameter or finely stranded things like rope, twine, or vacuum tubing. Ebay is often a good place to find one at a good price, because they aren't made anymore. It seems like almost everyone flipped over Taiwan made clones or all-plastic Chinese made versions of the same style tool 5-10 years ago. They might still work well, but I don't have experience with any of them. It does look like the Lisle plastic bodied hose cutter posted by Mohawk Dave is US made.

As mentioned already, a Craftsman Handi-Cut (mine has a 2.5" blade) style cutter is also a great option and is really the most useful tool option overall. They are made in China now, so I can't speak to the quality of the current manifestation, but I use my older USA made one for pretty much any job that can be hard to do well with a utility knife or scissors. Cutting paracord, rope, aquarium style vinyl airline tubing, twine, nylon ratchet straps, vacuum tubing, refrigerator ice maker tubing, small pieces of wood or dowel, fabric reinforced v-belts, compressed air hose lines, carpet tack strips, garden hoses, etc. It cuts it all very well as long as you have a sharp blade and an anvil in good condition. If I didn't have my MAC DG1000 hose cutter I would probably use my Handi-Cut to for things like compressed air hoses and garden hoses as well. If you don't cut anything metal with it, one Handi-Cut blade will last you hundreds of cuts (and replacements are pretty easy to find), but if you want to be able to cut larger things like radiator hoses you might want to get the 4" blade version instead.

 

[bsaint]

I use the soft / battery cable cutter that is made by someone but I have it in the SK version.

 

[HenryAZ]

Or is this style better?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CRDM06/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That's exactly the one I have used for years, but it is not branded Gates. The two things I like are that it actually (with a sharp blade) cuts just about any hose, and that it is designed so the blade passes all the way through the hose, into a blade slot below the hose thus leaving nice clean cut ends. I bought a spare blade when I got it, but am still working on the first blade.

 

[dogdog]

I have the kobalt one but they discontinued them, I was able to get a few for very good price..

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2-Piece-Multicutter/50074273

The differences between the amazon one and the posted Snap-on one is probably the handle... my kobalt cutter looks like the all trade one. It looks like it will give you blisters after a few dozen cut using it to trim rose bushes. Hose wise, it will be fine unless you are doing this all day long. Well the kobalt one did give me blisters every time I go out trimming small bushes with it. works wonder though. Yes I used it for garden hoses too or any soft cut-able hoses..

 

[Sumboodie]

Pocket knife

 

[mike93lx]

I used to have one of those craftsman cutters but haven't seen it in years, unfortunately.

I just use a utility knife, usually my olfa. If it is really tough, I'll grab my pvc cutters

 

[X1 Mike]

This is a better design for hoses and tubing..... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002NYB6O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

fixed link

 

[X1 Mike]

I use tin snips for cutting garden hose and have the Milwaukee pex cutter for small things around the house.

That's what I currently use and it's not horrible for small engine fuel line and the like, but I just cut some 3/4" for my sandblaster and the line for the sprayer under my sink and it cuts that size crappy. Takes two tries and still doesn't leave a clean edge.

 

[lardy1]

Cable cutter (within its capacity).

 

[X1 Mike]

I like to use my MAC Dg1000 (a Blue Point YA1000 is the same thing) hose cutter for average sized hoses and tubing. I like how the blade tip pokes into the hose and then cuts it smoothly instead of pinching the hose flat and then cutting through it all at once like most other hose cutters.

I messaged my Snap-On guy if he had that tool. Says made in the USA so if he has one and it looks good, I'll take it.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

 

[Tools4Me]

I messaged my Snap-On guy if he had that tool. Says made in the USA so if he has one and it looks good, I'll take it.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

Just in case there's some confusion, the Blue-Point hose cutter Snap-on sells now is made of plastic and they added an "A" to the end of the old part number to designate the newer model. It might still be really nice, but it wouldn't surprise me if it is just a re-branded and gray colored version of the Lisle 11420 hose cutter posted in this thread by Mohawk Dave. They both visually look exactly the same to me, so if you do want that style hose cutter you might be able to save yourself $45 by getting the Lisle instead of the Blue-Point.

 

[Steve_P]

I have both sizes of the Craftsman Handicut and they work really well. The older one I have is USA, newer one is China, quality is identical. I was able to find replacement blades on Amazon in the last few years.

 

[X1 Mike]

Just in case there's some confusion, the Blue-Point hose cutter Snap-on sells now is made of plastic and they added an "A" to the end of the old part number to designate the newer model. It might still be really nice, but it wouldn't surprise me if it is just a re-branded and gray colored version of the Lisle 11420 hose cutter posted in this thread by Mohawk Dave. They both visually look exactly the same to me, so if you do want that style hose cutter you might be able to save yourself $45 by getting the Lisle instead of the Blue-Point.

I thought that might be the case, so I already put a backup into place. O'Reillys is sending a pair of the Lisle cutters over now. If they look decent, done.

 

[NORTON'S SHOP]

Who makes a good quality hose cutter?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CRDM06/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Bottom line, what do you use to cut hose/tubing? Probably don't need to cut more than 3/4" for my sandblaster.

I have this style cutter. Easy to use one handed. I tried the scissors style and they seem to want to scoot the hose out with larger hose if you don't use both hands.

 

[rlitman]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002NYB6O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Agreed. I find that the bypass cutters where the blade fits between two fingers cut squarer than other styles, and the pointed blades crush less.

I recently bought this no-name set on Amazon for $15 (under a different branding, stuff stuff comes and goes), and am very happy with it. Really, hoses cut well with anything, but PEX can be more temperamental, and PEX cutters work great on hose (except hydraulic).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H4X11WR/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[greg13]

I have a knipex cable cutter that cuts hose like it's paper.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4KPOY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Omnirod]

I like to use my MAC Dg1000 (a Blue Point YA1000 is the same thing) hose cutter for average sized hoses and tubing. I like how the blade tip pokes into the hose and then cuts it smoothly instead of pinching the hose flat and then cutting through it all at once like most other hose cutters. Made in Canada, and the entire body is black crinkle painted aluminum instead of plastic. The blade can be removed (two small allen head grub screws hold it in) and resharpened by hand as needed. I'm not sure if replacement blades are still available or not, but I haven't needed to replace my blade yet. Don't cut metal reinforced hose with it and it will last many years with only occasional hand sharpening. This tool is strictly a hose/tubing cutter though. Due to the way the blade drops into a recessed channel when the jaws are closed, it often won't fully cut small diameter or finely stranded things like rope, twine, or vacuum tubing. Ebay is often a good place to find one at a good price, because they aren't made anymore. It seems like almost everyone flipped over Taiwan made clones or all-plastic Chinese made versions of the same style tool 5-10 years ago. They might still work well, but I don't have experience with any of them. It does look like the Lisle plastic bodied hose cutter posted by Mohawk Dave is US made.

As mentioned already, a Craftsman Handi-Cut (mine has a 2.5" blade) style cutter is also a great option and is really the most useful tool option overall. They are made in China now, so I can't speak to the quality of the current manifestation, but I use my older USA made one for pretty much any job that can be hard to do well with a utility knife or scissors. Cutting paracord, rope, aquarium style vinyl airline tubing, twine, nylon ratchet straps, vacuum tubing, refrigerator ice maker tubing, small pieces of wood or dowel, fabric reinforced v-belts, compressed air hose lines, carpet tack strips, garden hoses, etc. It cuts it all very well as long as you have a sharp blade and an anvil in good condition. If I didn't have my MAC DG1000 hose cutter I would probably use my Handi-Cut to for things like compressed air hoses and garden hoses as well. If you don't cut anything metal with it, one Handi-Cut blade will last you hundreds of cuts (and replacements are pretty easy to find), but if you want to be able to cut larger things like radiator hoses you might want to get the 4" blade version instead.

I'm a little late to the party, but here is the part number for blade.

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS COMPANY - 10011​

 

[richfinn]

I like to use my MAC Dg1000 (a Blue Point YA1000 is the same thing) hose cutter for average sized hoses and tubing. I like how the blade tip pokes into the hose and then cuts it smoothly instead of pinching the hose flat and then cutting through it all at once like most other hose cutters. Made in Canada, and the entire body is black crinkle painted aluminum instead of plastic. The blade can be removed (two small allen head grub screws hold it in) and resharpened by hand as needed. I'm not sure if replacement blades are still available or not, but I haven't needed to replace my blade yet. Don't cut metal reinforced hose with it and it will last many years with only occasional hand sharpening. This tool is strictly a hose/tubing cutter though. Due to the way the blade drops into a recessed channel when the jaws are closed, it often won't fully cut small diameter or finely stranded things like rope, twine, or vacuum tubing. Ebay is often a good place to find one at a good price, because they aren't made anymore. It seems like almost everyone flipped over Taiwan made clones or all-plastic Chinese made versions of the same style tool 5-10 years ago. They might still work well, but I don't have experience with any of them. It does look like the Lisle plastic bodied hose cutter posted by Mohawk Dave is US made.

As mentioned already, a Craftsman Handi-Cut (mine has a 2.5" blade) style cutter is also a great option and is really the most useful tool option overall. They are made in China now, so I can't speak to the quality of the current manifestation, but I use my older USA made one for pretty much any job that can be hard to do well with a utility knife or scissors. Cutting paracord, rope, aquarium style vinyl airline tubing, twine, nylon ratchet straps, vacuum tubing, refrigerator ice maker tubing, small pieces of wood or dowel, fabric reinforced v-belts, compressed air hose lines, carpet tack strips, garden hoses, etc. It cuts it all very well as long as you have a sharp blade and an anvil in good condition. If I didn't have my MAC DG1000 hose cutter I would probably use my Handi-Cut to for things like compressed air hoses and garden hoses as well. If you don't cut anything metal with it, one Handi-Cut blade will last you hundreds of cuts (and replacements are pretty easy to find), but if you want to be able to cut larger things like radiator hoses you might want to get the 4" blade version instead.

These are the best style as you get a nice square cut thanks to the V notch in my experience

 

[Rockable]

I have one of these Lisle cutters and love it.

 

[Qualitytools]

I like to use my MAC Dg1000 (a Blue Point YA1000 is the same thing) hose cutter for average sized hoses and tubing. I like how the blade tip pokes into the hose and then cuts it smoothly instead of pinching the hose flat and then cutting through it all at once like most other hose cutters. Made in Canada, and the entire body is black crinkle painted aluminum instead of plastic. The blade can be removed (two small allen head grub screws hold it in) and resharpened by hand as needed. I'm not sure if replacement blades are still available or not, but I haven't needed to replace my blade yet. Don't cut metal reinforced hose with it and it will last many years with only occasional hand sharpening. This tool is strictly a hose/tubing cutter though. Due to the way the blade drops into a recessed channel when the jaws are closed, it often won't fully cut small diameter or finely stranded things like rope, twine, or vacuum tubing. Ebay is often a good place to find one at a good price, because they aren't made anymore. It seems like almost everyone flipped over Taiwan made clones or all-plastic Chinese made versions of the same style tool 5-10 years ago. They might still work well, but I don't have experience with any of them. It does look like the Lisle plastic bodied hose cutter posted by Mohawk Dave is US made.

As mentioned already, a Craftsman Handi-Cut (mine has a 2.5" blade) style cutter is also a great option and is really the most useful tool option overall. They are made in China now, so I can't speak to the quality of the current manifestation, but I use my older USA made one for pretty much any job that can be hard to do well with a utility knife or scissors. Cutting paracord, rope, aquarium style vinyl airline tubing, twine, nylon ratchet straps, vacuum tubing, refrigerator ice maker tubing, small pieces of wood or dowel, fabric reinforced v-belts, compressed air hose lines, carpet tack strips, garden hoses, etc. It cuts it all very well as long as you have a sharp blade and an anvil in good condition. If I didn't have my MAC DG1000 hose cutter I would probably use my Handi-Cut to for things like compressed air hoses and garden hoses as well. If you don't cut anything metal with it, one Handi-Cut blade will last you hundreds of cuts (and replacements are pretty easy to find), but if you want to be able to cut larger things like radiator hoses you might want to get the 4" blade version instead.

Those look like the Lisle 11420. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Qualitytools]

I have the kobalt one but they discontinued them, I was able to get a few for very good price..

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2-Piece-Multicutter/50074273

The differences between the amazon one and the posted Snap-on one is probably the handle... my kobalt cutter looks like the all trade one. It looks like it will give you blisters after a few dozen cut using it to trim rose bushes. Hose wise, it will be fine unless you are doing this all day long. Well the kobalt one did give me blisters every time I go out trimming small bushes with it. works wonder though. Yes I used it for garden hoses too or any soft cut-able hoses..

I have those from Lowes as well when they were clearing them out in both sizes. I love them.

 

[BlackVersa2]

Another option, solid and made in the USA. Sadly I think they are discontinued, but still available.

I had one before but it disappeared, posting this reminded me so I have a replacement coming.

Midwest P6716AS