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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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 -
Wire & Pin Cutters, Diagonal — 8 Inch Stainless Steel, Carbide Jaws, Foam Grips -
Ergonomic Comfort Semi Flush Cutter Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
Ergonomic Comfort Round Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
7/16" Channel Anticlastic Pliers for Jewellery Making, Rings Bangles Bracelet Forming and Repair, Blue Handles, Stainless Steel -
Square Handles Chain Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 120mm Slim Line, for Jewellery and Optical Work -
Ergonomic Double Nylon Round and Flat Nose Pliers, 5 Inch, Premium Stainless Steel Pliers, Jewellery Beading Wire Crafts Tool, Blue & Black -
Ergonomic Multi Task 4-in-1 Jewellery Making Pliers, Round and Flat Nose, Wire Cutting and Bending, 4-3/4″ Long -
Stainless Steel Rimless Compressing Pliers, 5.5 Inch, for Optical, Jewellery and Model Making -
Wire Wrapping Pliers with Interchangeable Nylon Jaws, Round Square Oval Bending Forming Tool -
Square Handles Bent Chain Pliers, Stainless Steel, 120mm Slim Line Multi Purpose for Jewellery and Optical Work -
Small Triangle Mandrel Pliers for Jewellery Making, 17.15 cm, 4 & 6 mm Jaws, Wire Wrapping Looping etc -
Black Colour Metal Hole Punch Pliers, 1.5 mm Hole Size, Jewellery Making and Crafts Tool -
Parallel Action Chain Nose Pliers with Serrated Jaws, Carbon Steel, 140mm, Silver, for Jewellery Crafts Wire Work -
Professional Round and Flat Nose Pliers, Steel and Nylon Jaws, for Optical, Jewellery and Crafts Work -
Design Handle Bent Chain Nose Pliers for Jewellery Making, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, Wire Crafts Tool -
Bent Nose Ergonomic Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel, 5 Inch, Bead Wire Working Jewellery Art Crafts Tool -
Premium Multi Colour Snip A Stitch Spring Action Embroidery Sewing Scissors, 4.5 Inch EZ Snips -
4.5" Heavy Duty Side Cutters, Semi Flush Diagonal Cutters for Jewellery Making and Wire Work, PVC Handle, Stainless Steel, 11.4 cm -
5 Inch Hair Extension Tool, Premium Stainless Steel Removal and Fitting Pliers for Personal and Professional Use -
Jeweller's Miter Filing Jig, Metal Tube and Wire Cutting Vise with Guide Rod, Sheet Cutter Tool -
Uniquely Curved Handle Jewellery Shears, 7", Curved Slim Serrated Jaws Scissors, Mat Foam Handles, for Wire Work
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.
