Designed to make jewelry repair improvement and creation easier the Beadsmith Platinum Series German Combination Round Nose Plier and Cutter are an excellent addition to any jewelry making supplies or jewelry repair kit. Made from high-quality hardened polished steel this tool is durable heavy duty and built for doing heavier work. The box-joint construction is reliable and great for smooth operation while the PVC comfort grip handle helps reduce hand fatigue so you can create and repair many jewelry creations. Round nose pliers are essential for creating consistent well-shaped bends and loops. The jaws are solid steel that are thickest at the base and taper to be thinner at the tip. Depending where you put your wire on the jaw will decide the size of your loops. The surface on the inside of the jaws is completely smooth not serrated. This is extremely important to avoid marring and scratching your wire as you work with it. Because of their innovative design these pliers make straightening or bending metal wire or looping soft metals to create amazing jewelry pieces. They are ideal for creating links for chain or ring for chain mail with precision. Great for making eye pins jump rings and bail art. The built-in cutter is useful to create clean even cuts. You'll spend less time filing down or tidying up ragged edges. It can cut through small gauge wires made of various soft metals such as copper silver or aluminum - just be sure to avoid use on memory wire flex wire or steel wire. The cutter is an essential tool that you'll repeatedly use when making head pins or eye pins for your jewelry and fashion accessories. These are great for jewelry making as well as other arts and crafts projects. This plier makes a great addition to your art and craft supplies. Because these pliers are so versatile they make a great gift for Christmas a birthday or any special occasion. Making DIY jewelry and fashion accessories has never been easier!