Durston® Scissor Shear 180mm

Cut sheet metal and solder like butter, with zero distortion. Stop ruining your household scissors and put away those clunky, heavy-duty hardware store snips. When you are working with delicate silver sheet, bezel wire, or snipping microscopic pieces of solder, you need a jeweler's touch. The Durston® Light-Duty Scissor Shear is built specifically for the jewelry bench. Crafted in the UK with legendary Durston toughness, these 180mm shears feel as agile as standard scissors but are forged from hardened steel to cleanly slice through non-ferrous metals without warping the edges or nicking the blades.

Why You’ll Love It

• The Ultimate Solder Snipper: Cutting tiny squares of silver or gold solder (pallions) can be a nightmare with the wrong tool—they either bend or go flying across the room. These shears feature a tight, precise bite that snips solder cleanly and drops it exactly where you want it.

• Distortion-Free Sheet Cutting: Perfect for cutting delicate non-ferrous sheet metal (up to 26 gauge / 0.45mm). The precision-ground blades slice smoothly, leaving your metal flat and ready to solder without extensive filing or hammering.

• Versatile Cutting Capacity: While it excels at thin sheet and fine wire, the robust UK-forged construction allows it to safely snip soft, non-ferrous jewelry wire up to a hefty 16 gauge (1.6mm) without misshaping the jaws.

• Classic Scissor Ergonomics: The traditional looped handles provide excellent control for intricate curves and detailed trimming. The bright red coating isn't just for classic jeweler style—it provides a comfortable grip and ensures you can instantly spot them on a messy workbench.

• Ultra-Lightweight Control: Weighing only 100g (0.1kg), these shears offer incredible maneuverability. You can cut complex shapes out of thin metal foil just like you are cutting paper.