Can pliers cut steel wire?

Copper, aluminium, steel, soft or hard - they'll do the trick. They'll even cut through piano wire, one of the strongest wires out there. That said, these pliers are specialist tools. With precise cutting edges shaped specifically for cutting wire, they're designed with the sole purpose of making a clean cut.

What is the most efficient way to cut steel?

An angle grinder fitted with an abrasive metal-cutting disc works well to cut all kinds of metal, including bolts, angle iron, rebar and even sheet metal. But the discs wear down quickly, cut slowly and shrink in diameter as you use them. Instead, we recommend using a diamond blade that's rated to cut ferrous metal.

Can you cut steel wire with scissors?

Avoid using scissors to cut wire. It is best to use a wire cutter or plier's hand tool rather than using scissors or a blade. Even a sharp pair of scissors may not cut through the wire without damaging the internal metal.

How do you cut metal wire without pliers?

It's possible to use a hacksaw to cut the wire if no cutter is available. You'll want to use a blade with a high teeth-per-inch (TPI) count for as clean a cut as possible. Regardless of the TPI count, using a hacksaw to cut wire is difficult unless the wire has a large diameter.

Can you use a knife to cut wires?

If you find yourself without a wire stripper, you can use a sharp knife. Lay the wire on a flat surface and carefully cut through the insulation all the way around without cutting the copper wire. Then pull off the waste insulation.