Bates-

Bates- OUDQ001B421VS Cutter

Cutter
1.23 pounds

4.1/ 5 on Amazon280Amazon ratings100+bought last month3.7ProductDome score

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou need a light, handheld cutting tool and can confirm exact capacity on the full product page.

A lightweight handheld cutter with limited listed detail beyond weight and model number; check the full listing for cutting capacity before buying.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track

3.7/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.1

4.1★ across 280 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 653 ratings3.1

280 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score2.7

100+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 346 cutters we track - how the scorecard works · full cutters data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

This cutter, model OUDQ001B421VS, weighs about 1.23 pounds, but no other build specs are listed beyond that and the category tag. The category confirms it as a cutting tool, though the exact type (wire, pipe, bolt or utility) is not specified.

At just over a pound, this sits in handheld cutter territory rather than a bench mounted or heavy bolt cutter, which typically weigh several pounds more. The brand field on this listing appears with a trailing punctuation mark, likely a formatting artifact rather than the intended spelling.

Brand: Bates
Model: OUDQ001B421VS
Weight: 1.23 pounds
Rating: 4.1 from 280 reviews

Who it's for

Could suit anyone needing a light handheld cutting tool for general use, though without confirmed cutting capacity this is inferred from weight alone. Not a fit for anyone needing a specific cutting capacity, such as bolt diameter or wire gauge, confirmed before buying.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Light at 1.23 pounds for handheld use
Rating of 4.1 across 280 reviews

What to check first

Exact cutter type (wire, pipe or bolt) not specified
No cutting capacity or blade material listed

Performance notes

With only weight listed at 1.23 pounds, this points to a handheld cutter rather than a heavy bolt cutter, but blade type, jaw opening and cutting capacity are not confirmed in the available data.

Specifications

Brand	Bates-
Model	OUDQ001B421VS
Item Weight	1.23 pounds

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Bates- OUDQ001B421VS CutterThis product	4.1 / 5	280	3.7 / 5
Felco F-2 CutterFelco	4.8 / 5	31,200	4.7 / 5
Klein VDV226-110 CutterKlein	4.8 / 5	11,600	4.7 / 5
Ridgid 40617 CutterRidgid	4.8 / 5	7,100	4.6 / 5
IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P6	4.6 / 5	11,400	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the Bates- OUDQ001B421VS

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

How much does it weigh?

About 1.23 pounds, in line with a handheld tool.