Bates Choice Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter 1-5/8"
- Item Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Color: Brown
- Power Source: Corded electric
- Batteries Required: No
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lightweight hand cutter at under 10 ounces, reasonable for light tasks though the listing leaves capacity and blade details unconfirmed.
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ASIN: B0DBV4FXY8Model: IUKL001B431VCCategory: Pipe, Tube & Hose Cutters
Overview
This Bates IUKL001B431VC cutter is listed at 9.6 ounces, light enough for a bag or tool pouch rather than a bench mounted unit. No power source is given, which points to a manual hand tool rather than an electric one.
Beyond the weight figure the listing does not specify blade material, jaw capacity, or cutting range, so this entry sticks to what is confirmed: a lightweight, evidently hand operated cutter under the Tools, Cutters category.
- Weighs 9.6 ounces
- Branded Bates
- Filed under Tools, Cutters
Who it's for
Fits buyers who want a small, easy to carry cutter for light duty tasks rather than a heavy duty bolt or cable cutter. Not a fit for anyone needing a stated cutting capacity for thick wire, cable, or bolts, since that spec is absent here.
Pros and cons
- Light at 9.6 ounces
- Portable size for a hand tool
- No blade material or capacity listed
- Power source and cutting range unconfirmed
Performance notes
For a hand cutter, cutting ability comes down to blade hardness and jaw leverage, neither of which is specified in this listing. Weight is the one figure available, and at 9.6 ounces this sits toward the lighter end for a hand tool, which generally trades some leverage for portability.
Specifications
| Brand | Bates Choice |
|---|---|
| Model | IUKL001B431VC |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.6 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Brown |
| Included components | |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Included Components | PVC Pipe Cutter |
| Other details | |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Part Number | IUKL001B431VC |
| Item Model Number | IUKL001B431VC |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Bates IUKL001B431VC cutter powered or manual?
The listing lists no power source, which is typical of a manual hand cutter.
How much does the Bates IUKL001B431VC weigh?
9.6 ounces.