Makes a fast, clean, and even cut every time Flexible chain that wraps around the pipe and locks in place Inside each link of chain is a small circular cutting wheels that creates even pressure from all sides and cuts into the pipe when the ratchet handle is rotated clockwise Allows you to not only cut pipe in a ditch or on the ground, but also overhead or in close quarters Ratchet action operation is done parallel to the pipe providing a definitive advantage over other types of manual snap cutters