Flush cutters also known as flush cutting pliers have a cutting edge which is designed to cut materials flush with the surface. When a wire is cut by a pair of flush cutters it will be cleanly severed without leaving any sharp edges or protrusions. There are different types of flush cutters including full-flush cutters which give the cleanest and neatest cut and semi-flush cutters which leave a small stub of material after cutting. Flush cutters are frequently used in electronics applications as well as jewellery making and other applications and crafts where having a clean cut or leaving minimal excess material is essential.