Bates-

Bates- IUKL001B431VC Cutter

Cutter
9.6 ounces

4.4/ 5 on Amazon45Amazon ratings100+bought last month3.7ProductDome score

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forBuy if a compact, portable hand cutter under 10 ounces covers what you need.

A lightweight hand cutter at under 10 ounces, reasonable for light tasks though the listing leaves capacity and blade details unconfirmed.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track

3.7/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.5

4.4★ across 45 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 653 ratings2.1

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

Buyer demand · 11% of score2.7

100+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

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: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

This Bates IUKL001B431VC cutter is listed at 9.6 ounces, light enough for a bag or tool pouch rather than a bench mounted unit. No power source is given, which points to a manual hand tool rather than an electric one.

Beyond the weight figure the listing does not specify blade material, jaw capacity, or cutting range, so this entry sticks to what is confirmed: a lightweight, evidently hand operated cutter under the Tools, Cutters category.

Weighs 9.6 ounces
Branded Bates
Filed under Tools, Cutters
Rated 4.4 stars from 45 ratings

Who it's for

Fits buyers who want a small, easy to carry cutter for light duty tasks rather than a heavy duty bolt or cable cutter. Not a fit for anyone needing a stated cutting capacity for thick wire, cable, or bolts, since that spec is absent here.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Light at 9.6 ounces
Portable size for a hand tool

What to check first

No blade material or capacity listed
Power source and cutting range unconfirmed

Performance notes

For a hand cutter, cutting ability comes down to blade hardness and jaw leverage, neither of which is specified in this listing. Weight is the one figure available, and at 9.6 ounces this sits toward the lighter end for a hand tool, which generally trades some leverage for portability.

Specifications

Brand	Bates-
Model	IUKL001B431VC
Item Weight	9.6 ounces

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Bates- IUKL001B431VC CutterThis product	4.4 / 5	45	3.7 / 5
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Ridgid 40617 CutterRidgid	4.8 / 5	7,100	4.6 / 5
IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P6	4.6 / 5	11,400	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the Bates- IUKL001B431VC

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

Is the Bates IUKL001B431VC cutter powered or manual?

The listing lists no power source, which is typical of a manual hand cutter.

How much does the Bates IUKL001B431VC weigh?

9.6 ounces.