Use end cutting pliers to cut metal wire or beading wire close to the surface of your project. These pliers are semi-flush and are excellent for wire wrap and bead artists. Use these for cutting soft wire, such as tigertail, accuflex, softflex, copper, aluminum, sterling, gold, and silver filled wire. The stainless steel handles are coated in pvc, making for a comfortable grip with great leverage. They are stainless steel with double-leaf spring and have a brushed surface and a box joint. Pliers measure 5" (12.7 cm) long. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Please visit our store for other great jewelry and watch tools such as; Torches, Hand Tools, Crucibles, Stamps, Tongs, Borax and Much Much More! And Always, Thank You for Looking!