Abstract: A device for cutting pipe comprising two sleeves, which sleeves are securely tensionable about a pipe and adjacent to each other. An axial cleft remains exposed between the two sleeves, in which lies the cutting line. A chain type pipe cutter runs upon the sleeves, the cutting disks of the pipe cutter engaging the pipe between the sleeves and severing the pipe. The rollers of the cutting disks are supported by the sleeves, whereby the cutting depth is limited. Further, support bearing rollers support the chain type pipe cutter upon the sleeves. The device is economical and makes possible the cutting of pipes even of minimal form stability without deforming the pipes.