Pliers & Cutters
Professional jewellery pliers and wire cutters for jewellery making and wire wrapping: parallel action, round nose, chain nose, flat nose, forming and nylon jaw pliers, plus side and flush cutters. Free UK delivery.
Jewellers pliers and cutters for bench work, wire work and beading: 321 products, including chain nose, round nose, flat nose, nylon-jaw, side cutter and flush cutter pliers. Parallel action pliers also have their own page, Parallel Pliers; if you're unsure which shape you need, read our pliers identifier.
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5" Heavy Duty Side Cutters, Semi Flush Diagonal Cutters for Jewellery Making and Wire Work, PVC Handle, Stainless Steel -
Parallel Action Flat Nose Pliers, Smooth Jaws, 140mm, without Spring, 5.5-Inch Jewellery Craft Tool -
Jewellery Making Pliers, 6-in-1 Wire Looping and Shaping Tool, 2-9 mm Bail Making -
V-Shape Parallel Action Bending Pliers, Metal Wire Forming Tool for Jewellery Making and Crafts -
Small Size Oval Mandrel Pliers for Jewellery Making, Wire Looping, Bail Making, 4.5 x 3.5 mm & 3.2 x 2.5 mm -
Professional Podiatry Toenail Cutters/ Clippers, Heavy Duty Nail Nippers, Chiropody Foot Care Tool -
Ergonomic Chain Nose Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel Tool, Double Nylon Jaw, 5 Inch, for Jewellery Beading Wire Wrapping Crafts -
Mini Flat Nose Pliers with Zebra Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, 3.5 Inch, for Jewellery & Beading -
Professional Veterinary Elastrator Pliers, Large Pewter Castrating Rubber Ring Applicator Tool -
Professional Jewellery Setting Pliers, Long Nose Adjustable Jaws, Gem-Stone Setting Tool, Blue -
Parallel Action Nylon Jaws Flat Nose Pliers, 140 mm, with Extra Jaws, for Jewellery and Crafts -
Professional Optical Nose Pad Arm Adjusting Pliers, Silver Metal Frame Repair Tool for Glasses and Eyewear Maintenance -
Nylon Jaws Tube Holding Pliers, Jewellery Making Tool, Metal Art Crafts Bending Tool -
Wooden Pliers Rack Stand, Hardwood Bench Organiser for Jewellery Work, Polished Surface Tool Holder -
10 Inch Wire Drawing Tongs, Wire Making Drawplate Pulling Tool, Forged Steel, Serrated Jaws for Secure Grip, Jewellery Making Pliers -
Smooth Flat Nose Parallel Action Pliers with Spring, 140 mm Jewellery Making Crafts Tool -
Heavy Duty Rotary 5 Hole Punch Pliers, Stainless Steel, 7 Inch, 0.8-2mm Hole Size, for Metal and Leather Sheets -
Parallel Action Chain Nose Pliers, 160 mm, Heavy Duty, Smooth Jaws for Jewellery and Crafts -
Round and Flat Nose Pliers with Replaceable Nylon Jaws, Jewellery Bead Wire Work Forming Tool -
5 Way Multi-Angle Jewellery Cutting Jig Vise, 45/60/90/120/135 Degrees Metal Tubing Miter Joint Cutter Guide Tool -
One Step Looper Pliers, 3 mm Loop, 12.7 cm, for 24 to 18 Gauge Wire, Cuts and Forms Eye Pins in One Squeeze -
One Step Looper Pliers, 1.5 mm Loop, 12.7 cm, for 24 to 18 Gauge Wire, Cuts and Forms Eye Pins in One Squeeze -
Professional Chain Nose Pliers for Jewellery Making, Beading & Watchmaking, Stainless Steel -
Professional Round Nose Pliers for Jewellery Making, Beading & Watchmaking, Stainless Steel
The Toolsmith pliers and cutters range for bench jewellers, beaders, wire workers and repair studios: parallel action, chain nose, round nose, flat nose, bent nose, nylon jaw, side cutters, flush cutters and memory wire cutters.
Many pairs have box joints and return springs; each product page gives the jaw type, length and material. Every order ships from UK stock with free UK delivery, and we aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, the same working day.
Who these tools are for
Bench jewellers, silversmiths, wire wrappers, beaders, jewellery repair studios, and students who have outgrown a beginner kit. Watchmakers also use them for strap and bracelet work.
Pliers by job
- Parallel action: the jaws stay parallel throughout the grip, so round wire and stock are held evenly
- Chain nose: smooth tapered jaws for loops, bends, jump rings and component work
- Round nose: conical jaws for consistent loops and ear wires
- Flat nose & bent nose: for opening jump rings, setting angles and gripping flat stock
- Side cutters & flush cutters: for trimming wire ends
How to pick the right pair
For softer metals (sterling silver, fine silver, gold, copper) pick smooth-jaw or nylon-jaw pliers so you don't scratch the stock. For hard wire, use cutters with tungsten carbide jaws. If you form a lot of round loops, round nose pliers with a consistent taper make loops easier to repeat.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between flush cutters and side cutters?
Flush cutters leave one flat end and one pinched end, so you cut with the flush side towards the work. Side cutters leave two bevelled ends. For finished jewellery ends, flush is preferred.
Do I need parallel action pliers?
Not strictly, but if you work with round wire, tube or stone settings where flat jaws would concentrate pressure and mark the metal, parallel action pliers help.
Can I use these for watchmaking and strap work?
Yes. Chain nose and flat nose pliers are often used for watch straps, spring bars and bracelet resizing; see also Watch Repair Kits.
Do you dispatch the same day?
We aim to. Orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, are targeted for same-day dispatch; later orders are dispatched from the next working day. It is a target, not a guarantee. Most UK orders arrive 2-3 working days after dispatch.
Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?
Yes. Email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk with your requirements for trade and bulk pricing. We supply jewellery colleges and working studios across the UK.
Buying guides
- Pliers Identifier: 7 Plier Types Every Bench Jeweller Should Know
- Parallel-Action vs Standard Jewellers Pliers - What's Worth the Premium
- The Best Jewellers Pliers Under £30 (UK, 2026)
- Beading and Knotting Tools - What Pros Use vs What Amazon Sells
Buying for a college, school or workshop? See Jewellery Colleges UK for trade accounts and bulk orders.
