Heavy-duty 120mm memory wire cutting pliers for jewellery making, stainless steel

Bypass Cutters for Memory Wire — Heavy Duty 120 mm Pliers for Jewellery & Hard Wires

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Heavy-duty 120mm memory wire cutting pliers for jewellery making, stainless steel

Bypass Cutters for Memory Wire — Heavy Duty 120 mm Pliers for Jewellery & Hard Wires

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Sale price  £6.99 Regular price 
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Memory wire blunts ordinary side cutters in short order — this is the tool that takes the punishment instead. The bypass jaws shear the coils cleanly rather than pinching, and the hardened blades are rated for cut after cut on hard wire. At 120 mm it tucks into the hand yet still gives useful leverage.

The steel body wears a non-reflective black oxide finish, and the curved handles carry smooth red vinyl grips that stay comfortable through a long beading session. It will also see off other hard wires that model makers and electronics hobbyists meet, sparing your finer cutters for softer wire.

  • Bypass-style cutting jaws shear cleanly through hard wire without pinching.
  • Hardened steel blades are specifically rated for repeated cuts on memory wire.
  • Curved handles with a smooth red vinyl grip for comfort and control.
  • Compact 120mm size provides excellent leverage in a small form factor.
  • Features a durable, non-reflective black oxide finish on the steel body.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK jewellery makers, beaders, and craft workers who regularly use memory wire. Also suitable for cutting other hard wires in model making or electronics where standard side cutters would fail.

Specifications

  • Overall length: 120 mm
  • Material: Hardened steel with vinyl grips

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

Weight 100 g

What jewellers say about us

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“Reasonable quality and half the price of the others available. Pleasantly surprised.”
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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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