8-inch stainless steel diagonal cutters with carbide jaws for jewellery making.

Wire & Pin Cutters, Diagonal — 8 Inch Stainless Steel, Carbide Jaws, Foam Grips

£19.99
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8-inch stainless steel diagonal cutters with carbide jaws for jewellery making.

Wire & Pin Cutters, Diagonal — 8 Inch Stainless Steel, Carbide Jaws, Foam Grips

£19.99
Sale price  £19.99 Regular price 
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Hard wire and pins blunt ordinary cutters quickly; these are built for that work. Carbide-tipped jaws hold a cutting edge far longer than plain steel, so production runs of stainless wire, rivet pins and other tough stock don't end at the sharpening stone. If you're matching cutters to material, our wire gauge guide covers which sizes call for this class of tool.

At 8 inches (203mm) there is genuine leverage behind each cut, and the stainless steel body with its satin finish is made for daily use. A robust lap joint pivot keeps the action reliable, whilst foam-cushioned grips take the sting out of repetitive cutting.

  • Carbide-tipped jaws maintain their cutting edge against hard wire and pins.
  • The 8-inch (203mm) length provides substantial leverage for cutting tough materials.
  • Constructed from stainless steel with a satin finish for durability.
  • Simple foam-cushioned grips provide comfort during repetitive cutting tasks.
  • Features a robust lap joint pivot for reliable, heavy-duty use.

Who it's for

An essential tool for production bench jewellers, craftspeople, and technicians who frequently work with hard materials like stainless steel wire or tough rivet pins. These cutters are built for repetitive tasks where standard steel edges would quickly fail.

Specifications

  • Material: Stainless steel body with carbide-tipped jaws
  • Overall Length: 8" / 203mm
  • Grip: Cushioned foam

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns

Last 2 at the bench Ready for same-day dispatch from Birmingham if you order before 2pm.
Weight 250 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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