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Even Tungsten isn't particularly hard to cut. Also truly Tungsten rings are a lot less common.

Most of the rings referred to as Tungsten rings are actually Tungsten Carbide. Tungsten Carbide rings, by comparison, is VERY hard to cut. You basically need a diamond blade/saw/grinding wheel to cut through TC.

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Yet, you (gently) smash it with a hammer and it breaks to pieces. By adding a block that is a bit thicker than the finger bone, you prevent smashing your finger in the process

Locking pliers (aka vise grips) are a good tool for it, since you can set how wide the jaws will close

https://youtu.be/poM423pewRE?t=147

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