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For the majority of stainless steel wires, the best option remains straight-cut wire cutters. For very fine wires (≤ 0.6 mm), you can use spring-loaded pliers. If necessary, you can also use parallel cutting pliers or Knipex pliers (but the cut won't be as clean).
Cutting stainless steel wire requires a suitable pair of cutting pliers that are robust enough to guarantee a clean cut, without damaging the tool or crushing the wire. Depending on the diameter of the wire and the degree of precision required, several types of pliers may be recommended. Here's a comprehensive guide to choosing the right pliers.
Straight cutters offer an excellent compromise between power, precision and durability. They deliver a clean cut without crushing the wire or damaging the tool, even on highly resistant wires such as stainless steel.
The pliers we recommend :
Advantages of these straight-cut pliers :
Spring-loaded pliers are very comfortable to use, but less robust: they are only suitable for very fine stainless steel wires. Above 0.6 mm, cutting becomes difficult and may damage the pliers. For finer wires, however, they may work.
The pliers we recommend :
Advantages of these spring pliers:
More technical and powerful pliers are also ideal for stainless steel wire.
Why choose these pliers? They cut even thicker steel wires with ease, and are extremely robust, ideal for intensive use.
| Pliers | Photo | Type | Ideal use | Precision | Specifications |
| 14 cm spring cutter - straight cut (Reference Perles&Co : TRZ-118) |  | Straight cut / spring | Regular use, standard stainless steel wire | ????? | / |
| Memory wire cutter - straight cut (Reference Perles&Co: OUTIL-471) |  | Straight cut / spring | Hard wires, specialized for memory wire | ???? | / |
| Xuron cutting pliers - straight cut (Reference Perles&Co: OUTIL-026) |  | Straight cut | Regular use, standard stainless steel wire | ????? | / |
| Spring cutter 13.5 cm (Reference Perles&Co: ATT-593) |  | Spring-loaded | Fine wire | ???? | Not suitable for wire diameters over 0.6 mm |
| Cutting pliers 11 cm - Mint Pailleté (Reference Perles&Co: ATT-826) |  | Spring-loaded | Fine wires | ??? | Not suitable for wires with a diameter greater than 0.6 mm |
| Parallel cutting pliers (Reference Perles&Co: OUT-870) |  | Parallel pliers | Thick wire | ??? | / |
| Knipex springless cutting pliers (Reference Perles&Co : OUTIL-447) |  | Straight cut / Flat head | Cut steel without the need for high precision | ?? | Flat head makes cutting less precise |
Stainless steel is a particularly hard and resistant metal, much more so than the copper or aluminum used in classic jewelry. For this reason, it requires special cutting pliers capable of withstanding the pressure exerted during cutting.
Pliers not adapted to stainless steel can quickly become dull, crushing the wire instead of cutting it, or even cracking at the cutting edges.
Specific pliers for stainless steel are designed with hardened or tempered blades, offering a clean, precise and safe cut. They also guarantee longer tool life and avoid any risk of slipping or breaking when handling memory wire or thicker steel wires.
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