Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved hose trimming apparatus for trimming a hose, the hose having an internal bore encompassed by a sidewall. The apparatus comprises a support member and securing means disposed on the support member for securing the support member to the hose. A cutting element is rotatably mounted relative to the support member. A handle rotates the cutting element relative to the support member enabling the cutting element to sever the sidewall of the hose as the cutting element is rotated relative to the support member.