Cutting smaller hooks question

[Ryan560]

I made some smaller baits around 4". Was wondering if I could cut size 2 vmc 4x hooks? Or are they too weak to cut? I tried finding size 2 owner hooks locally but had no luck. I'm using owner hyper wire split rings on the rear hooks,but the split rings are to big to use on the belly I think. The vmc's are 9626PS, anyone cut these before?Thanks