4.5 inch stainless steel side cutters with PVC handles for silversmithing and wire work

Semi-Flush Diagonal Side Cutters — Stainless Steel, PVC Handles, 4.5" / 11.4 cm, Wire Work

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4.5 inch stainless steel side cutters with PVC handles for silversmithing and wire work

Semi-Flush Diagonal Side Cutters — Stainless Steel, PVC Handles, 4.5" / 11.4 cm, Wire Work

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Sale price  £6.99 Regular price 
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Production benches wear cutters out, so blade geometry matters. These 4.5" side cutters cut semi-flush: one face of the cut comes off near-flat, while the bevelled edges hold their sharpness far longer than full-flush blades, particularly on harder wires.

The stainless steel body resists corrosion, and smooth red PVC-dipped handles give a secure, comfortable grip through a day of repetitive work. At 11.4 cm overall they stay nimble for close jewellery and wirework, yet stand up to daily duty on component leads and non-ferrous wire of various gauges.

  • Semi-flush diagonal jaws produce a near-flat cut on one side of the wire.
  • Constructed from stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Smooth, red PVC-dipped handles provide a comfortable, non-slip grip.
  • Compact 4.5-inch (11.4 cm) length is ideal for detailed jewellery and wire work.
  • Bevelled cutting edges offer greater durability than full-flush blades on harder wires.

Who it's for

A dependable bench tool for production jewellers, jewellery students, and dedicated hobbyists in the UK. Also suitable for model makers and electronics technicians requiring a compact cutter for non-ferrous wire and component leads.

Specifications

  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Handle: PVC
  • Overall Length: 11.4 cm / 4.5 inches
  • Cut Type: Semi-flush

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Weight 85 g

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Common questions at the bench

Will these mark soft silver wire?
Our flat-, snipe-, and round-nose pliers have polished interior jaws — they will not mark cleanly annealed precious-metal wire when used with normal grip pressure. For absolutely no-mark work on finished pieces, wrap the jaws with masking tape or nylon-jaw covers (sold separately).
Can these cut hardened wire?
Tungsten-carbide-tipped cutters in this collection handle hardened steel up to spring temper. Standard side cutters are for non-ferrous (silver, gold, copper, brass) up to half-hard. Check the product spec for the cutting capacity.
What is the difference between parallel and standard pliers?
Standard pliers pivot on a single point — the jaws scissor open and grip strongest at the tip. Parallel-action pliers stay perfectly parallel through the full opening, giving equal grip pressure across the whole jaw face. Parallel models are higher-precision (better for wire-wrapping and dead-soft annealed wire) but cost more.
Do they come spring-loaded?
Most of our bench pliers ship spring-loaded for one-handed operation. Where the spring is removable, the product description notes it. Spring tension is set for all-day comfort, not maximum grip.

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