REED has been producing fine tools for worldwide professional trades since its founding, in 1896, by carl REED. REED celebrates its 118th year of business in 2014. From the company's beginning, REED associates have invented tools that continually become industry standards, including the quick release tubing cutter, various tools for plastic pipe, vises, plus hinged cutters and rotary cutters for large diameter pipe.2Designed for rapid cutting of 4-inch through 6-inch heavy-wall steel pipe | Operates with minimal cutter rotation as necessary for tight quarters | Can be used as tubing cutters | Clean cut with limited crimping or bending