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 Pliers Wooden Stand, 10-Slot Jewellers Bench Tool Holder, Workshop Organiser Rack, 12.7cm x 7.6 cm -
120 mm Jewellery Pliers, Metal Watch Bracelet Chain Length Adjustment Tool with Loop System, Stainless Steel Construction, PVC Handles -
Premium Flat Nose Pliers with Double Nylon Jaw, 160mm, Comes with Extra Pair of Jaws, for Optical Glasses and Jewellery Making, Craft Tools -
Round Nose Accu Loop Pliers, 2-8 MM, Jewellery Making and Crafts, Perfect Size Loops Tool -
Wooden Pliers and Tools Rack with Storage Drawer, Bench Tool Organiser with 7 Compartments, Natural Wood, 16.5cm Wide x 19cm Deep x 9.5cm High -
Mini Bail Making Pliers, 4-1/4 Inch, 2mm and 4mm Jaw Sizes, Wire Looping and Forming Tool -
Jewellery Wrap and Tap Pliers, Ring Forming Bail Making Wire Looping Tool, Stainless Steel, 6 Inch, Women's Ring Sizing -
Premium 5" End Cutters Pliers, Jewellery Making Wire Work Crafts Tool, PVC Handle -
Design Handles Side Cutter Pliers for Jewellery Making, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, Wire Crafts Tool -
Heavy Duty Multi Use 4 in 1 Rosary Pliers, Round Nose with Cutter, Looping, Bending 140mm Jewellery Making and Crafting Tool -
Ergonomic Half Round Flat Nose Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel, 125mm, Blue & Black Handles, for Jewellery Beading Crafts -
Side Cutters Ergonomic Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel, 5 Inch, Jewellery Beading Hobby Wire Work Tool -
Memory Wire Cutter Pliers, 120 mm, Heavy Duty for Jewellery Crafts and Hard Wires -
Round Nose Ergonomic Pliers, Jewellery Beading Wire Wrapping Crafts Tool, Premium Stainless Steel, 5 Inch -
Specialty Sliding Hand Vise Chipping Clamping Pliers, Stainless Steel, 125 mm, Locking, for Glass Work and Crafts -
Optical Hinge Setting and Angling Pliers, 150 mm, Stainless Steel, Stable Grip -
Ergonomic Comfort Chain Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
Round & Concave Nose Pliers, 4.75 Inch, Stainless Steel, Slim Ergonomic Two Toned Grips, Phthalate Free, Jewellers Hobby Tool -
3-Step Round and Concave Parallel Pliers, 140mm, 3-4-5 mm Loops, Jewellery Making Tool with Spring -
Small Half Cut Ring and Bracelet Pliers, Round and Half Round, 3/4 Inch Bending Curving Jewellery Tool -
Large Tapered Round Nose Mandrel Pliers, 10 mm - 2 mm, Professional Jewellery Making Looping Tool -
Ergonomic Comfort Nylon Round Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, PVC Grips, for Jewellery Crafts Hobby -
Parallel Action Flat Nose Serrated & Grooved Pliers with Spring, 140 mm Jewellery Making Crafts Tool -
Side Bent Nose Pliers with PVC Grips, 5 Inch, Beading Jewellery Fishing Crafts 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.
