The Knipex TubiX S Pipe Cutter has been designed for pipe cutting in the tightest spaces. It has a very small cutting circle and a QuickLock one-hand locking mechanism for independent holding and clamping on the pipe. Fits in your pocket and cuts stainless steel. Cuts pipes with 3 30mm (1/8 1 1/8in) with wall thicknesses up to 2mm. The cutting wheel made of high-grade ball-bearing steel. Both the cutting wheel and guide rollers feature high-quality needle bearings. Pipe diameter can be preset with the scale and clipped on to the pipe by spring-loaded cutting wheel. Its optimised turning knob with textured thumb recess provides 20 % higher torque and prevents slipping, even in wet conditions.The cutting wheel is easy to change, a spare wheel is stored in the turning knob.