Buyers who want an inexpensive plastic-bodied Ridgid cutter with a solid, well-reviewed rating.
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Material Plastic
Weight 9.6 ounces
Size No Size
Priced 11% above the category median ($23.99 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 947 owner ratings
Popularity3.8/5
947 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Ridgid 41608 is a plastic tube cutter weighing 9.6 ounces, the heaviest of the plastic-bodied cutters in this group. It is priced at $26.67, near the lower end of this lineup.
It carries a 4.7-star rating across 947 reviews, with 200 units bought in the last month, figures that place it comfortably in the middle of this batch for both review volume and recent demand.
For buyers who want a budget plastic cutter with a proven track record, the 41608 delivers a strong rating at a low price.
Pros
Low $26.67 price
4.7-star rating across 947 reviews
200 units bought in the last month
Cons
Plastic body rather than metal
Heaviest of the plastic RIDGID cutters here at 9.6 ounces
Size listed only as 'No Size' with no dimensions given
Specifications
Material
Plastic
Weight
9.6 ounces
Size
No Size
Performance notes
At 9.6 ounces, the 41608 is heavier than the RIDGID 40617's 7.8 ounces despite sharing a plastic body, suggesting a sturdier build. Its 4.7-star average across 947 reviews is consistent with the better-rated cutters in this group.
What buyers say
947 reviews average 4.7 stars, with 200 units bought in the last month, placing it mid-pack for both review volume and recent demand in this lineup.
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