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RIGID 31622 Cutter

  • Cutter
  • Zinc Alloy
  • 12 ounces
  • Small
4.7/ 5 on Amazon996Amazon ratings200+bought last month4.3ProductDome score
  • Better rated than 64%
  • More reviewed than 66%
High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology
Best forWant a compact, lightweight cutter for portable use.

A light, small-format cutter with a strong rating, though the exact cutting application is not spelled out in the data.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track

4.3/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence
Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.7

4.7★ across 996 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 653 ratings3.7

996 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.1

200+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 346 cutters we track - how the scorecard works · full cutters data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

The Rigid 31622 is a compact cutting tool built from zinc alloy, listed at 12 ounces in a small size. It holds a 4.7-star rating across 996 reviews and about 200 purchases per month.

Zinc alloy construction keeps the tool light at 12 ounces while the small size classification points to a compact, portable design rather than a full-size shop tool. The listing does not name a specific cutting application such as tubing, wire, or cable, so buyers should match it to their exact job using the product photos and description on the Amazon page rather than assume from the name alone.

  • Weighs 12 ounces
  • Zinc alloy construction
  • 4.7-star rating over 996 reviews
  • About 200 bought in the past month

Who it's for

Buyers who need a small, lightweight cutter for portable or occasional use where a full-size cutting tool would be overkill. Less suited to heavy-duty or high-volume cutting where a sturdier, non-alloy build might hold up better.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out
  • Lightweight at 12 ounces
  • Compact small-size build
  • Strong 4.7-star rating
What to check first
  • Zinc alloy less durable than solid steel
  • Exact cutting application not specified
  • No capacity or diameter rating given

Performance notes

At 12 ounces and built from zinc alloy rather than solid steel, this cutter favors portability over the durability of a heavier, all-metal tool, which matters if it sees daily heavy use versus occasional jobs. The 4.7-star rating across nearly 1,000 reviews suggests it performs reliably within its intended, lighter-duty range.

Specifications

BrandRIGID
Model31622
MaterialZinc Alloy
Item Weight12 ounces
SizeSmall

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.

ProductAmazon ratingRatingsProductDome score
RIGID 31622 CutterThis product4.7 / 59964.3 / 5
Felco F-2 CutterFelco4.8 / 531,2004.7 / 5
Klein VDV226-110 CutterKlein4.8 / 511,6004.7 / 5
Ridgid 40617 CutterRidgid4.8 / 57,1004.6 / 5
IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P64.6 / 511,4004.5 / 5
Frequently asked

Questions about the RIGID 31622

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What is the Rigid 31622 made from?

Zinc alloy, according to the listing.

How much does it weigh?

12 ounces.

What size classification does it carry?

It is listed as a small-size tool.