Virax Fast Action Copper Tubing Cutter (5/16-2 5/8" diameter) - for wall thickness to 2mm. Notched telescopic slide and release button for fast forward and reverse wheel adjustment. Cutting wheel with 4 rollers for increased cutting precision. Spare cutting wheel incorporated within the knob. Country of origin=France.
Virax was part of the Stanley/Facom group with HQ in Epernay France. European quality and origin. Production of many of the post Facom Virax/Rothenberger was later moved to Spain and/or Taiwan.