Klein Tools 50080 2-inch ratcheting PVC pipe cutter full horizontal view, featuring a heavy-duty orange die-cast aluminum alloy chassis, a polished black steel pierce-point cutting blade, black ergonomic non-slip handle overmolds, and an integrated structural storage latch isolated on a white background.
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An informative graphic titled One Handed Operation for effortless ratchet and retraction, displaying a close-up field view of an operator wearing high-dexterity black and brown work gloves squeezing the heavy-duty orange handle loop to execute a smooth cutting stroke through a bright blue plastic PEX pipe line.
A product handle close-up graphic detailing the lightweight design with soft-molded handles providing comfort and a secure grip, while showcasing the bottom handle connection featuring a secure storage latch callout that keeps the tool safely locked when not in use.
A dedicated replacement parts product graphic titled Replacement Blades Available, showcasing the clean profile layout of the high-carbon black steel ratcheting pierce-point cutter blade accessory, catalog number 50081, engineered to prolong overall hand tool life and maximize edge retention over a white background.
A real-world jobsite action shot showing a professional tradesperson wearing branded orange canvas utility safety gloves holding a white Schedule 40 PVC plastic conduit tube inside the deep structural jaw of the orange Klein Tools ratcheting cutter tool to prepare a plumb square line cut.
A close-up field action perspective of a contractor using the high-leverage mechanical ratcheting blade of the heavy-duty Klein pipe cutter to step down through a thick-walled white PVC plumbing line, highlighting square edge tracking and professional jobsite execution.
Klein Tools 50080 2-inch ratcheting plastic conduit pipe cutter full horizontal layout view, displaying the lightweight bright orange die-cast aluminum chassis body, a black oxide wedge cutting blade, ergonomic textured handle grip panels, and a structural steel storage retention hook isolated on a white background.
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Klein Tools 50080 2-inch ratcheting PVC pipe cutter full horizontal view, featuring a heavy-duty orange die-cast aluminum alloy chassis, a polished black steel pierce-point cutting blade, black ergonomic non-slip handle overmolds, and an integrated structural storage latch isolated on a white background.
Klein Tools ratcheting PVC pipe cutter product infographic titled Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter, demonstrating versatile cutting capacities up to 2 inch Inner Diameter and 2-3/8 inch Outer Diameter for Schedule 40/80 PVC, CPVC, and PEX pipes, paired with an optimized jaw design callout pointing to the curved structural cradle.
An informative graphic titled One Handed Operation for effortless ratchet and retraction, displaying a close-up field view of an operator wearing high-dexterity black and brown work gloves squeezing the heavy-duty orange handle loop to execute a smooth cutting stroke through a bright blue plastic PEX pipe line.
A product handle close-up graphic detailing the lightweight design with soft-molded handles providing comfort and a secure grip, while showcasing the bottom handle connection featuring a secure storage latch callout that keeps the tool safely locked when not in use.
A dedicated replacement parts product graphic titled Replacement Blades Available, showcasing the clean profile layout of the high-carbon black steel ratcheting pierce-point cutter blade accessory, catalog number 50081, engineered to prolong overall hand tool life and maximize edge retention over a white background.
A real-world jobsite action shot showing a professional tradesperson wearing branded orange canvas utility safety gloves holding a white Schedule 40 PVC plastic conduit tube inside the deep structural jaw of the orange Klein Tools ratcheting cutter tool to prepare a plumb square line cut.
A close-up field action perspective of a contractor using the high-leverage mechanical ratcheting blade of the heavy-duty Klein pipe cutter to step down through a thick-walled white PVC plumbing line, highlighting square edge tracking and professional jobsite execution.
Klein Tools 50080 2-inch ratcheting plastic conduit pipe cutter full horizontal layout view, displaying the lightweight bright orange die-cast aluminum chassis body, a black oxide wedge cutting blade, ergonomic textured handle grip panels, and a structural steel storage retention hook isolated on a white background.
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KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Pipe Cutter 50080 2 Inch Ratcheting PVC (CPVC PEX Conduit Tubing Shear Steel Pierce Point Blade Die Cast Aluminum Hand Shear)

In stock
SKU: 50080
$29.98 USD

Description

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Klein Tools 50080 2 Inch Ratcheting PVC and Tubing Pipe Cutter

The Klein Tools 50080 2-Inch Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter operates as a hand-held mechanical pipe shear engineered to make square, burr-free cuts through plastic conduits and synthetic tubing. Featuring a high-carbon steel pierce-point blade mounted inside a die-cast aluminum frame, this tool cuts Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC, CPVC, and PEX piping up to 2.0 inches Inner Diameter (2.375 inches Outer Diameter). Outfitted with a multi-step ratcheting mechanism, soft-molded comfort grips, quick handle-pull blade retraction, and a tail-end steel locking latch, this cutter enables plumbers and electricians to execute fast pipe modifications without cracking pipe walls.

Best Used For:

  • Schedule 40 & 80 PVC Conduit Cutting: Slicing thick-walled 2-inch PVC electrical conduit and drain lines square for glue couplings and solvent fittings.
  • CPVC & PEX Plumbing Installation: Executing burr-free cuts on CPVC water distribution lines and flexible PEX tubing without deforming pipe walls.
  • Irrigation & Synthetic Pipe Rough-In: Cutting agricultural lines and plastic conduits in trenching operations using single-handed ratcheting pressure.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 2.0-Inch Inner Diameter Cutting Capacity: Slices synthetic pipe up to 2.0 inches ID and 2.375 inches OD (Schedule 40/80 PVC, CPVC, PEX).
  • High-Leverage Ratcheting Mechanism: Multi-step mechanical ratchet multiplies manual hand pressure to reduce cutting force on heavy-wall pipe.
  • High-Carbon Pierce-Point Steel Blade: Geometry-milled blade nose pierces hard plastic walls cleanly to prevent hairline fractures and burrs.
  • Lightweight Die-Cast Aluminum Frame: Rugged aluminum chassis provides structural rigidity while reducing arm strain during repeated overhead cuts.
  • Quick Pull-to-Retract Mechanism: Pulling handle grips fully outward instantly retracts the blade to reset for successive cutting cycles.
  • Integral Tail Lock Latch: Metal safety latch holds handles closed for compact storage and blade protection in tool pouches.

What's Included

  • (1) Klein Tools 50080 2-Inch Heavy-Duty Ratcheting PVC and PEX Tubing Pipe Cutter

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Klein Tools®
Model Part Number OEM SKU 50080
Tool Classification Type Ratcheting Conduit and Tubing Hand Shear
Maximum Cutting Capacity (ID) 2.0 in. (50.8 mm Inner Diameter)
Maximum Cutting Capacity (OD) 2.375 in. (60.325 mm Outer Diameter)
Compatible Pipe Substrates Schedule 40/80 PVC, CPVC, PEX, ABS, Non-Metallic Conduit
Core Frame Metallurgy Die-Cast Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Chassis
Blade Metal Composition High-Carbon Polished Pierce-Point Steel
Handle Sleeve Finish Ergonomic Soft-Molded Comfort Leverage Sleeves
Blade Reset Mechanism Manual Outward Handle Separation for Instant Blade Retraction
Safety Retaining Feature Integrated Metal Tail Base Locking Latch
Lower Jaw Cradle Profile Curved Retention Cradle to Center Multi-Diameter Tubing

Pro-Tip: When cutting cold or brittle 2-inch Schedule 80 PVC pipe, score the outer circumference lightly with the pierce-point blade before ratcheting all the way through. Pre-scoring distributes initial cutting pressure around the pipe wall, preventing unexpected cracking along the pipe length.