Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Technical Specification |
| Brand & Origin | NIQUA® (Made in Germany) |
| Product SKU / Item No. |
04-081-170 |
| Tool Type |
Jeweller’s Plate Shears / Metal-Cutting Snips |
| Total Tool Length |
170 mm (approx. 6.7”) |
| Maximum Cutting Capacity |
Non-ferrous sheet metals up to 0.4 mm thickness |
| Blade Profile | Straight Cutting Edge (Hollow Ground & Hardened) |
| Mechanism |
Integrated Internal Leaf Spring + Locking Safety Clamp |
| Handle Finish | Ergonomic Black Lacquered Steel Handles |
Execute clean, burr-free cuts on precious metal sheet and thin foil with authentic NIQUA® Jeweller’s Snips with Spring and Clamp (SKU: 04-081-170). Manufactured in Germany by NIQUA—world-renowned toolmakers for goldsmiths since 1897—these 170 mm (6.7”) professional metal-cutting shears are specifically designed for trimming non-ferrous sheet metals up to 0.4 mm in thickness. Featuring precision-hollow-ground cutting blades, an integrated leaf spring for automatic return action, and a safety closure clamp, these shears deliver effortless cutting control during custom jewelry fabrication, bezel blanking, and metalcraft modeling.
Key Features & Benefits
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Clean Cutting for Sheet Metals up to 0.4 mm: Engineered specifically to sheer non-ferrous sheet metals—including karat gold, sterling silver, copper, brass, and aluminum—up to 0.4 mm thick without edge curling or rough burrs.
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Integrated Internal Leaf Spring: Provides smooth, responsive rebound after every cut, significantly reducing palm and finger fatigue during high-volume sheet trimming and repetitive blanking.
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Handle Locking Clamp: Includes an integrated steel closure hook/clamp that keeps the sharp cutting blades closed and protected when stored in bench drawers or tool kits.
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Precision-Ground Hardened Steel Blades: High-grade hardened tool steel cutting edges maintain razor alignment and cutting geometry through demanding workshop duty cycles.
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Ergonomic Coated Handles: Classic black finish provides balanced tactile control and a non-slip, comfortable grip during delicate curve trimming and straight shearing passes.
Commercial Procurement & B2B Wholesale Supply
Outfitting jewelry manufacturing facilities, goldsmith apprentice benches, or expanding your wholesale bench tooling catalog? We supply authentic German-made NIQUA® precision shears and pliers with volume-tiered wholesale discounts, complete catalog availability, and dependable international export logistics across SKU 04-081-170. Click Get a Quote to connect with our B2B commercial sales desk for institutional quotes and batch supply terms.
