Gates® Hand-Held Large ID Hose Cutters are design to make clean cuts with no ragged edges on fuel and silicone hoses up to 3" ID. Also work well for cutting flexible thin wall tubes and pipe such as polyethylene and PVC (up to 1-1/2"). Lightweight nylon handle assembly which can be used to enclose the blade for safety when not in use. Quick and easy blade replacement, just unscrew the two halves and then pressing two pins out to release the used blade (pin removal tool included with new blade). To reassemble simply insert the new blade, replace the pins, re-attach the halves, and screw back together.