Suits poly pipe, garden hose and clear vinyl tubing Full metal construction Anti rust Safer than using a knife Provides straight cuts to ends of plastic pipe This pipe cutter has a spring loaded action with a reversible blade that gives you that perfect cut every time. This will prevent the tube from collapsing and stop leaks from occurring. The universal poly pipe cutter is a fantastic irrigation tool. It makes setting up or modifying an irrigation system, safer and easier! It neatly cuts poly pipe & garden hose to length, before joining together with fittings.