Top Cutting Pliers for Jewelry Making — Flush Cut Wire Cutters

Specifications

• Overall length: 10.1cm / 3.97 inches
• Jaw width: 2.3cm / 0.9 inches
• Handle length: 6.3cm / 2.48 inches
• Handle: Soft pink dipped grip with double leaf spring
• Material: Steel jaw with comfort-grip handles
• Style: Top/flush cutting — leaves a flat, burr-free cut

Great For

• Trimming head pins and eye pins flush against beads
• Cutting beading wire, tigertail, and memory wire
• Snipping excess jump ring tails and wire wraps
• Close-quarter cuts in earring and pendant work
• Use alongside round-nose and flat-nose pliers for a complete wire working set

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between top cutting and side cutting pliers?

Top cutting pliers have the cutting blade across the nose of the jaw, allowing you to cut flush right up against a bead or finding. Side cutters have the blade along the side, which can leave a small angled tail. For clean, professional finishes on jewelry, top cutters are preferred.

Can these cut memory wire?

These are suitable for soft beading wire, head pins, and eye pins. For heavy-gauge memory wire, we recommend dedicated memory wire shears to protect the blade.

Do they come with a spring?

Yes — these include a double leaf spring that automatically opens the jaw after each cut, reducing hand fatigue during long beading sessions.

What wire gauges can these cut?

Best suited for fine to medium gauge wire typically used in jewelry making (20–26 gauge). Not recommended for thick craft wire or heavy chain.

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