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IWS-PPR PEX Tubing Cutter up to 1"

  • Material Type: Metal
  • Color: Red
  • Grip Type: Ergonomic
  • Unit Count: 1

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A PEX and PPR pipe cutter with a stainless steel handle, worth considering if your job is plastic plumbing pipe specifically.

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ASIN: B01KSYTLUWCategory: Pipe, Tube & Hose Cutters

Overview

PEX and PPR plastic pipe is the target for this IWS-PPR cutter, built with a stainless steel handle.

The model code IWS-PPR points directly at its job: cutting PPR (polypropylene) and PEX plastic plumbing pipe rather than metal stock or wire. That distinction matters because a category label of simply Cutters could just as easily describe a wire or bolt cutter, and using this tool outside its intended pipe range would be the wrong application. The listing supplies only the handle material as a formal spec, so cutting capacity and blade material are not confirmed here.

  • PEX and PPR pipe cutter
  • Stainless steel handle

Who it's for

Suits plumbers and DIYers running PEX or PPR pipe who need a clean, square cut for fittings. Not the choice for cutting copper, steel conduit, or wire.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Purpose-built for PEX and PPR pipe
  • Stainless steel handle construction
  • Strong review volume at 4.7 average
Cons
  • Maximum pipe diameter not listed
  • Not intended for metal pipe or wire

Performance notes

As a dedicated pipe cutter rather than a general-purpose blade, this tool is built to shear through plastic tubing walls in one motion for a flat, square end that fittings can seat against. The stainless steel handle is the one confirmed material spec; blade steel, jaw opening, and maximum pipe diameter are not listed, so buyers cutting larger pipe should confirm capacity before ordering.

Specifications

BrandPEX
Dimensions & fit
Cutting Width1 inch
Construction & materials
Material TypeMetal
ColorRed
Handle MaterialStainless Steel
Included components
Unit Count1
Other details
Grip TypeErgonomic
Specific Uses For ProductCutting
Specification MetMeets Unspecified Manufacturing Standards

Frequently asked questions

What material does the Pex IWS-PPR Cutter handle?

It is designed for PEX and PPR plastic plumbing pipe, based on the model name.

What is the handle made of?

Stainless steel, per the listed spec.

Will this cut copper or metal conduit?

The listing does not support that use; it is built around plastic pipe cutting.