Help me sort through the mens wedding band confusion....

[ella86]

We are researching what type of metal to go with and are really confused between titanium and tungsten. It seems like a lot of the websites we have read are also confused about which one requires a special tool to cut the ring off. Some sites are saying titanium and others tungsten. We aren't sure what to believe anymore. Can anyone give me a definitive answer? Or sway us to decide on which metal to go with? The weight of the ring doesn't matter to him and he is open to a polished look but it doesn't have to be.

HELP! Thanks

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I think they both have to be cut off. My husband has both and the biggest difference between them is the weight. Titanium is very light and tungsten is very heavy.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Titanium can certainly be cut with a normal blade. I do it all the time.

 

[affguy]

Titanium can be cut by normal means.
Tungsten carbide has to be cracked by vice clamps or similar tool.
I'm not sure if there's a tungsten alloy (i.e. something other than tungsten carbide) that can be cut by traditional means.

 

[sonnyjane]

As the others said, titanium is the one that can be easily cut. For my husband's profession, he is only allowed a titanium band for this reason.

 

[CatrinaKitty]

Titanium must be cut, while tungsten literally needs to be cut off (or struck with enough force).

 

[boonerings]

Tungsten carbide is made from powder, and has properties similar to ceramic. It can be cracked off in a vise or toggle clamp. Titanium is a metal that has to be cut. It will not shatter like tungsten carbide can. A hacksaw or a normal ring cutter with a sharp blade can be used.

 

[rbscompilation]

Titanium can certainly be cut with a normal blade. I do it all the time.