How do you cut beadchain eyes?

[johnmetcalfe]

Hi
I recently got some Stainless Stell Bead Chain Eyes Medium.
The only thing that cuts them is a can opener.:mad: My mom doesn't want me using that anymore. Any suggestions on how to cut them apart.
Thanks

[Derek Day]

any wire cutters, pliers etc.

[Ringlee]

Pliers will do the job just fine.

[Les Johnson]

I use a little pair of sidecutters that I purchase from Radio Shack years ago. They cost $4.00. They have thin cutting edges that slip in between even the smallest bead chain and withh cut any heavy bead chain easily.
Good Tying,
Les Johnson

[Christian Brewer]

Diagonal Wire Cutters

[Rory McMahon]

Wire Cutters are the way to go.

[Bestbuilder]

Most needle nose pliers have a wire cutter. I put the eyes to be cut off in the hole made for the cutter and "palm it" so the cut eyes don't go flying around the floor. Just don't get your skin caught in the pliers- it hurts. I've never done that cutting eyes- but I've done it while not paying attention working on other things.
Good luck