Reed manufacturing has been producing fine tools for worldwide professional trades since its founding in 1896. Reed is family-owned and operated. It continues to uphold the family traditions of product innovation, highest quality pipe tools, great customer service, a cutting edge factory, and extra value to customers. From the company’s beginning, REED has invented tools that repeatedly 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.