Heavy Duty Jewellery Shears with Bent Handle, Wide Blades, for Thick Sheet and Wire, 160 mm
For UK metalsmiths cutting heavy-gauge sheet and thick wire, these shears deliver the required leverage for demanding jobs. The bent-handle design keeps knuckles clear of the workpiece whilst delivering maximum force, making them a practical choice for repetitive cutting tasks.
Key features
- Wide, curved steel blades provide a powerful shearing action on non-ferrous metals.
- Bent-handle profile raises your hand above the workpiece for improved clearance and visibility.
- High-visibility red-coated handles offer a comfortable grip and are easy to locate on the bench.
- Assembled with a large cross-head pivot screw, allowing for blade tension adjustment.
- Features a simple latch on the lower handle to keep the blades safely closed for storage.
Who it's for
A heavy-duty tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths who regularly work with thick non-ferrous sheet or wire. Also suitable for model makers and craftspeople requiring a powerful, ergonomic cutting tool for their workshop.
Specifications
- Overall Length: 160 mm
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK metalsmiths cutting heavy-gauge non-ferrous sheet
- Bench jewellers working with thick non-ferrous wire
- Silversmiths performing repetitive cutting tasks
- Model makers needing powerful ergonomic cutting tools
Not for
- Cutting hardened steel or ferrous metals — these are for non-ferrous materials
- Fine detail work on delicate components — the wide blades are for heavy-gauge materials
- Occasional light-duty cutting — these are designed for demanding, repetitive tasks
How this compares
| Heavy Duty Jewellery Shears... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Type | Wide, curved steel blades for powerful shearing action | Straight, thinner blades offering less leverage |
| Handle Design | Bent-handle profile for improved workpiece clearance and visibility | Straight handles which can obstruct view or cause knuckle rub |
| Material Suitability | Optimised for heavy-gauge non-ferrous sheet and thick wire | General purpose cutters suitable only for light-gauge materials |
| Blade Tension | Adjustable via a large cross-head pivot screw | Fixed pivot with no tension adjustment, leading to premature wear |