blunt wire cutters :(

[Jayne]

Does anyone know if it's possible to sharpen wire cutters? The bottom of my toolbox has become a graveyard for blunt cutters in the vain hope that I might one day be able to sharpen them again.
Just thought I'd ask before buying yet another pair.....

J x

[agent_44]

I'm not sure about sharpening, but are you using cheap wire cutters? Might be worth investing in some more expensive ones if you are finiding you are buying lots of pairs. I wouldn't expect my cutters to go blunk quickly and I have never experienced it. Would probably be cheaper in the long run too, if you are finding you are buying them repeatedly

[Jayne]

I usually plumb for the £10 - £15 cutters (is that too cheap?) and they usually last me a couple of years.
I've just looked on the Cookson site at the £30-£40 ones........gulp......I guess it would be worth it if they last forever
J x

[MuranoSilver]

A tip I found useful is don't cut plated costume jewellery wire with nice cutters (tends to nick them)
I have a scragged pair for stuff like that and a pair I use just for silver.
Nicx

[Jayne]

A tip I found useful is don't cut plated costume jewellery wire with nice cutters (tends to nick them)
I have a scragged pair for stuff like that and a pair I use just for silver.
Nicx

Ah!.....thanks Nic
That could be a factor as I still mock pieces up in plate before using the real thing.
J x

[caroleallen]

Once you've tried the more expensive ones, you'll never go back. I've just bought some Lindstrom flush cutters and they're wonderful!