Lindstrom 7191 Supreme White Handle Flush Cutter - 1 piece Review

I am a jeweler. I was cutting a piece of 1mm 18k yellow gold wire and the entire tip of these 7191 cutters just snapped off. I would not recommend them.

Bought twice and no longer worth the money. The tips break too easily for simple metal jump rings. Then I look at how most Lindstrom manufacturers have a bad rap at the moment. I highly recommend the Hakko CHP-170 cutting plotter. The 5 price set is better than this one.

I received these cutters and the springs were half and half misaligned but they cut cleanly. About a week. I sent them back and had to pay postage and got back $17.28 instead of a full $32.00 refund. The seller lied and said they work "perfectly". Not true. Buyers be careful.

Sent this email to Lindstrom a few months ago but got no response. I assumed they would endorse their products, but I don't think they do. Here is the email I sent: I purchased Lindstrom Milling Cutters (Side Flush 110mm - 7191) in March 2018. I love these wire cutters but am wondering if there is a way to sharpen or repair them. I attach my photo. Sometimes it takes several attempts, even with very thin wires, before they actually make a complete cut.

Lindstrom was the company I trusted for quality. You get what you pay for and I was willing to spend the money on something that would last me a year. in the 90's I could count on running their flush cutters for two years. I use them every day. They just arrived and are one of the worst slicers I've ever owned. No clicking after cutting the wire, a sign you have sharp wire cutters. I can say that in about a month they will be used for things I don't normally use cutters for. They used to be…