Totally Tools Jeweler&rsquo;s Pliers Professional Series, Ergonomic Handle - Side Cutter Plier SIDE CUTTERS: have sharp jaws that are used for cutting soft wires, threads or metal sheets. These side cutters will leave the cut edge smooth and even. Beaders always need to have a Side Cutter on hand. BOX JOINT PLIERS: will always outlast and outperform lap joint pliers and are therefore a far superior type of pliers to choose for your jewelry making. Box joint pliers should retain precise alignment and experience no looseness or side play always open and close smoothly due to their joint construction. ERGONOMIC HANDLES: Ergonomically pliers are designed for repetitive work for long periods as they are more comfortable to use and less fatiguing. SPRING TENSION PLIERS: When you close your pliers to pick something up or snip some wire with your cutters, if your pliers arent spring loaded they will stay shut once you release the tension, which means that you manually have to open and close the pliers. Its worth getting pliers with a double spring as they will help your hands from tiring so easily. MATERIAL: These Pliers are made of Stainless steel that benefits of never rusting, and will have a good life span. Total Tool Size 4.5 Inches