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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Flat Nose Pliers with Black Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, for Jewellery Making & Wire Work -
Mini Chain Nose Pliers with Zebra Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, 3.5 Inch, for Jewellery & Beading -
X-Large Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 25 mm & 35 mm, for Jewellery Making -
XX-Large Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 35 mm & 41 mm, for Jewellery Making -
Round and Flat Nose Combination Pliers, 140 mm, with Polished Steel Handles -
Stone Gem Setting Pliers with Groove, Stainless Steel, 5.25 Inch, Jewellery Making Crafts Tool -
Spring Bar Jewellery Making Pliers with Concave Convex Jaws for Bracelet Forming Curving and Bending -
Professional Veterinary Elastrator Pliers, Pewter Steel Rubber Ring Applicator, Castrating Tool -
Professional Horse Farrier Hoof Clincher, 12-Inch Black and Red Alligator Stainless Steel Pliers with Curved Jaws, Cushion Grip Handle -
Surgical Wire & Pin Cutters, 200 mm Orthopaedic Pliers, Carbide Jaws, Medical Grade Stainless Steel -
Long Flat Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 140mm, 1.5 Inch Jaws, for Jewellery Making, Beading, Fishing and Watchmakers -
Professional Coil Cutting and Jump Ring Making Pliers, Jewellery Making/ Cutting Hand Tool -
5.5 Inch Round and Concave Nose Jaws Pliers with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts and Hobby -
Black 5.5-Inch Double Nylon Jaw Flat Nose Pliers, Non Marring, Jewellery Making and Wire Craft Tool -
Professional Saxophone Repair Pliers, Parallel Action Post Fitting Tool, Musical Instrument Maintenance -
Economy Diagonal Side Cutter Pliers, Black, 5 Inch, Slim Line, for Beading Jewellery Hobby Crafts Wire Work -
1.5 MM Leather Notching Pliers, Stainless Steel, 1.5 mm Notch Size, PVC Handle, Strap, Crafting, Jewellery Tool -
Professional Chain Makers Shears, Stainless Steel, Chain Nose Style, 6 Inch, for Jewellery Making -
Heavy Duty Jewellers Shear with Stainless Steel Short Blade, Curved Red Handles, 5-1/2 Inch, for Jewellery, Hobby and Crafts -
Professional Tube Cutting Pliers, Metal Wire Crafts Tool for 2mm to 10mm Tubing Diameter -
Large Half Cut Ring and Bracelet Pliers, Round and Half Round, 1-3/8 Inch Bending Curving Jewellery Tool -
Premium Toe Nail Clippers, Stainless Steel Chiropody Pedicure Nippers with Smooth Handles, Mirror Finish, 14 cm -
Parallel Action Locking Pliers, 15.2 cm, Flat Serrated Jaws, Hand Vise for Jewellery and Crafts -
Jewellery Jump Ring Closing Pliers, 11.4 cm, Professional Beading and Wire Work Tool
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.
