This is a used Reed HPC8 guillotine-style polyethylene Pipe Cutter. Complete unit, including blade. The cheapest I found new was $1170, but of course, this one isnt new. The blade is still very sharpThe following is taken from the manufacturers promotional material, and is presumed correctReeds HPC8 is a Guillotine Pipe Cutter. It has a 3 - 8 capacity. It weighs 35 lbs. This cutter is designed for PE pipe that is thicker than SDR17 within 18 inch 3 mm of square on up to 8 inch 225 mm medium and high-density pipe so that no facing is needed for electrofusion, and only minimal facing for butt fusion joints. It has a durable, industrial-grade, nonstick coated blade that makes many square cuts with no chips to clog valves and small openings. The blades are easy to sharpen or replace.