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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Wood Pliers Rack Stand Deluxe, Jewellery Work Bench Tools Storage Organiser -
Small Cylinder Channel 1/4" AntiClastic Pliers for Jewellery Making, Ring and Bracelet Forming Tool -
Narrow Flat Nose Pliers with PVC Handles, Tapered Jaw Jewellery Making Tool, 125mm Beading and Crafts Pliers -
Mini Parallel Action Chain Nose Pliers with Keychain, 7.6 cm/ 3", Jewellery Making Tool, Fully Workable -
Double Wrap N Tap Pliers for Jewellery Making, 13mm, 16mm, 20mm Bail Making Tool, PVC Comfort Grip -
Half Round Accu Loop Pliers, 2- 8 MM, Jewellery Making and Crafts, Precision Loop Forming Tool -
Jewellery Making, Spoon Bending Pliers 7" Flat Stock Tool for Ring and Bracelet Shaping Forming, Carbon Steel with Allen Key -
Ring Holding Pliers with Parallel Nylon Jaws, 14.3 cm, Jewellery Making and Crafts Tool -
Short/ Small Flat Nose Pliers for Jewellery Making, PVC Handle, 125mm, Smooth Jaw Pliers for Beading and Crafts -
Professional Curved Handle Hair Extension Pliers, 5-Inch, Premium Stainless Steel Tool for Micro Rings & Fusion Bond Removal -
Round Nose Pliers, 200mm/8-inch, Parallel Action, PVC Grips, Smooth Jaw -
Diagonal Cutter Pliers, 120mm, White Molded Handles, Jewellery Making, Hobby Wire Work -
Ergonomic Comfort Round Flat Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
PVC Handles Parallel Action Serrated Chain Nose Pliers, 20 cm Length -
Ergonomic Double Nylon Flat Nose Pliers, 5 Inch, Premium Stainless Steel, Jewellery Beading Wire Wrapping Crafts Tool -
Small Square Mandrel Pliers for Jewellery and Crafts, 3mm & 5mm Bail Making, Wire Forming etc -
Parallel Round & Flat Nose Pliers — 5.5 Inch Silver Metal, Nylon Jaws, Replaceable Tips -
Half Round Flat Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 6- Inch, Slim German Pattern, for Jewellery Crafts and Beading -
Professional 4.5" End Cutters Pliers, Jewellery Making Wire Work Crafts Tool for Daily Use, PVC Handle -
Design Handles Flat Nose Pliers for Jewellery Crafts, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, Wire Working Tool -
Jewellery Wrap and Tap Pliers, Ring Forming Bail Making Wire Looping Tool, 6 Inch, Men's Ring Size -
3 mm & 3 mm Parallel Action Round Nose Pliers, Adjustable Jaws Stop with Side Screw, Professional Jewellery Crafts Tool -
Heart with Arrow Steel Punch Cutter Set, 3 Disc Sizes, Metal Sheet Jewellery Making Tools -
5-Inch Bent Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, for Beading, Jewellery Making, Fishing, Crafting
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.
