~ This cutter can be used to cut up to a 14 gauge (for Sterling) but ONLY USE THE TIP OF THE CUTTER TO CUT SOFT 20 GAUGE OR THINNER.

This Tronex Tapered Head cutter has a razor flush edge finish. The cutting edges are machine ground to make them razor sharp with perfect alignment. Wire cut with these cutters will be very flush with almost no "pinch". They have a fine set screw stop built into the handle to prevent these exceptionally sharp edges from dulling themselves, even when you apply a very strong cutting force.

• 100% manufactured in the USA
• High-grade alloy steel
• Each cutter tested individually
  
• Distinctive "Snap" cutting performance
• You can send your tool directly to Tronex and they will sharpen it, replace the grips, the washer, and the screw all for about $10! Here's the address:
  
  Tronex Technologies
  2860 Cordelia Road
  Fairfield, CA 94534

Kate Richbourg uses these cutters in our Soldered Rim Pendant online class.



This cutter is GREAT for your thicker gauges.  Like we said above, you can cut up to 14 gauge, but if cutting Fine Silver (which is significantly softer than Sterling) you can cut up to 10 gauge.

These cutters are great for fine silver fusing because to fuse you need an extra flush cut. You could cut a bit thicker with these if working with fine silver because it is so much softer.