The way the cutter portion of these pliers is configured will not allow you to do this. I have also tried some long handled flush cutters. They give a good flush cut up to 12 g wire, but, it drives me to distraction to be cutting wire such a long distance away from my fingers. So that’s the story on why I love the micro-bevel cutters by Lindstrom.

The pliers on the bottom are flush cutters by Sandvik-Lindstom (#8141). They will cut up to 16 g wire and fit oh so beautifully in the palm of your hand. You hardly know you are holding a pair of pliers with these cuties. lower pair of flush cutters can be used on wire up to 16 gauge and are ideal for fine work (16 g wire for me is “finer” work). I use these cutters a lot.

Please take good care of your pliers. Don’t overstress them by using a heavier gauge wire than is recommended by the manufacturer. Oil the joint once in a while. Also, don’t use them to cut steel. Or paper, or other weird things.