What is the best pipe slice?

[Phil]

This is so weird, sad and pathetic but here goes, last night I dreamt I had bought a new 15mm pipe slice to replace the old that had to be turned about 40 turns to cut (tried bending the spring) and today I went looking for it in my toolbox but it wasn't there it was all a dream but so vivid.

 

[SimonG]

I couldn't see another version od this topic.
In order not to buy every pipe slice make out there. .
Does anyone have a preference?
I find even good old rothenburgers fail just a frequent as the cheaper makes. I jave tried wd40 and ot just makes it so it takes 1000 turns before it cuts.

Any advice?

Thanx

The one that cuts the pipe when i need it to.

 

[Tim S]

Currently using the Ridgid 2 in 1 (15 & 22mm) nice solid piece of kit under £30 quid on Amazon

 

[Burger]

I've always used kopex but got my eye on the nerrard ratchet pipe cutter that does all the sizes and has a handle on the end. As even as someone who hasn't reached thirty years old yet I can suffer with hand pain after a days worth of pipework nowadays

Have you not seen/tried the ratchet ones?

 

[Mastermixlee]

Have you not seen/tried the ratchet ones?

Nope never used them. If you've had experience with them please let me know your thoughts

 

[gmartine]

I've used the ratchet variety, it will save your hands so worth it I think. I've seen in Wickes that they do a cheapy, no idea about that.

Wickes Ratchet Tube Cutter 6 - 23mm | Wickes.co.uk

 

[Ricardo Napoli]

I use bahco 15mm and 22mm they seem pretty good so far

 

[HoodedClaw]

Monument and service them, only one not working currently - condensation in the van got to it. I have a ratchet one, not auto though so take a little longer but really saves the wrists and fingers if close to the wall or at a angle.

 

[Jim Goodenough]

I've used Kopex and Monument, 18 months ago bought Nerrad quite pleased with them for 2 reasons. 1. Narrower than above brands 2. Chunkier grip, especially useful in tight spaces.

 

[Millsy 82]

I just use rothenberger as that's what they sell in my merchants. Give a quick squirt of wd40 on a Friday afternoon then they last a bit longer. But they are pants.