For model making, jewellery and home hobbies, Plato offers precision cutters that make it easy to trim plastic parts, thin wires and cables. They are 129 mm long, weigh 57 g, have tool steel blades and a spring return, and cut copper wire up to 1.3 mm.

At a glance

Why hobbyists like them

• Light in the hand — 57 g, no fatigue over a long build.
• Cut after cut — the spring opens the handles for you.
• Neat on small parts — precision blades for plastic pieces and fine wire.
• Control — non-slip ergonomic coated handles.
• Tool steel — blades for regular workshop use.
• Copper wire up to 1.3 mm — for armatures, jewellery findings and model wiring.

Who these cutters are for

Model builders working with plastic kits, jewellery and bead makers, club members and anyone handling small parts and fine wire in a workshop or at home.

Where they fall short

Thick or steel wire, metal rods and bulky parts: these precision blades are made for fine work, and the maximum for copper wire is 1.3 mm.

Uses and compatibility

Model making, jewellery, radio hobby, home hobbies, workshops and labs; accurate cutting of thin wires, cables and plastic parts; also electronics repair and printed circuit board work.

What is in the box

One pair of Plato precision cutters.

Questions and answers

Can I cut plastic parts with them?

Yes, accurate cutting of plastic components is one of the stated uses.

Are they suitable for jewellery work?

Yes, jewellery is on the list of uses; copper wire up to 1.3 mm in diameter.

How compact are they?

129 mm long and 57 g, small enough for a compact tool organiser.

Do the handles slip?

No, the handles are ergonomic with a non-slip coating.