Cutting Pliers For Hard Wire – Tungsten Carbide, Beadsmith (11.5cm)

Pliers for hard wire have blades made of tungsten carbide – a material that is harder than the blades on most pliers. That's why they can cut memory wire, stainless steel wire and other hard wire, which would quickly leave nicks in ordinary cutting pliers or a flush cutter.

It's especially good for

• Memory wire for coil bracelets, rings and necklaces
• Stainless steel wire and other hard metal wire
• Heavy-duty wire that would otherwise wear down your fine pliers

How to take care of your pliers

Use the pliers for hard wire for the tough cuts, and save your flush cutter or ordinary cutting pliers for soft wire and pins. That way the fine blades stay sharp for longer, and you always get a clean cut.

When is another pair of pliers better?

For soft jewelry wire and pins, where the end needs to sit completely smooth and close to the piece, a flush cutter gives the neatest cut. If you need to shorten chains, a wire and chain pliers is made for exactly that.

In short: if you work with memory wire or hard steel wire, pliers for hard wire are the right choice. They handle the tough cuts, so your other pliers can stick to the fine work.