{"product_id":"swanstrom-m403c-small-carbide-dual-tapered-fine-tip-full-flush-cutter","title":"Swanstrom M403C Small Carbide Dual Tapered Fine Tip Full Flush Cutter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:6337ba60-7bfc-40ec-904c-8f5bb2a2c0d1-1\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6337ba60-7bfc-40ec-904c-8f5bb2a2c0d1-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:6337ba60-7bfc-40ec-904c-8f5bb2a2c0d1-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8296c4bb-a1ec-4724-88d6-7cd0883ee150\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThe Swanstrom M403C Small Carbide Dual Tapered Fine Tip Full Flush Cutter is a premium precision cutter engineered for jewelers, permanent jewelry artists, and metalsmiths who demand exceptional access, durability, and cutting performance. Featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"382\"\u003esmall tapered head with ultra-fine dual tapered jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e, the M403C is designed to reach into tight spaces and trim wire ends cleanly, making it ideal for detailed jewelry work and close-access applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eBuilt with \u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"587\"\u003ebrazed tungsten carbide cutting edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, the M403C delivers superior cutting performance and dramatically longer edge life compared to standard steel cutters. 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