KastKing Speed Demon Pro Fishing Pliers, 420 Stainless Steel, Fishing Tools, Saltwater Resistant Fishing Gear, Tungsten Carbide Cutters, Corrosion Resistant Coating, SuperPolymer Grip Handles

Hood value for the money. Durable , not the best for salt water though.

Used 3 times, not a very good review unless I've used it for a year but I want to give an opinion. I am a guide and fish alot. I use these all day and have used most of the competition products. These are long enough to get deep hooks out and the cutter cuts braid like butter. We will see how long this is the case. The cutters look like they can be replaced but I don't know where you would get replacements. The soft grip is great. I am usually covered in fish slime and blood and still can keep a good grip on these. These work as well or better than most I've had. (So far)Anything can work ok out of the box, it's after a year that matters. They lock into the holder very well and the belt clip works better than all the others I've used.Usually rust takes out the cutters then after a while rust takes out the pliers.If I see any reason to update this after a year, I will.

Pliers seem nice and sturdy and well made. Cutters work well. The pliers don’t twist with hard pressure as my others did. Nice that you can do a few things with these, like straightening eyes and holding hooks while tightening knots, eliminating the need for some other small tools.

Great pliers, that have just about any extra features you could ask for. I opted for the longer 8.5" for those tough times you need to go through the gills, the 7.5" version just didn't seem long enough so I returned them. The grip is a bit thick, so the usable length of the pliers is really only the upper metal. The added length of the 8.5 ensures you can get those deep hooks out of big fish. Everything about the pliers are quality except the carabiner that attaches to the holster. Kept detaching and the pliers would hit the ground when I would let them loose. Unfortunate for this price point, so I deducted a star. Otherwise, a very capable pair of pliers.

I just received the newer 8.5” Kastking pliers and I like them even more than the 7” ones I relied on for a season of AK guiding. It has much better reach and the same solid, yet smooth movement that worked without constant oiling. I like the extra tools—especially the lure tuning, the snap ring tool, as well as the crimper for making wire leader. I rotated the carbide cutter through 40lb braid, 35lb nickel titanium wire, and 84 lb stainless steel wire, then went back and cut 40lb braid again just fine. I was concerned that the snap ring tool would be less effective due to the added length; but the precision is there, so there are no issues. On that note, the tip profile is noticeably narrower than many of the more recently available pliers (some at premium prices). This is probably due to not using aluminum, as well as the T-beam tip design. This means you get the reach you need for salt, but maintain the precision you need for smaller freshwater hooks. I read a review that said the pliers fit into the holster only one way, but have found that they actually do fit both ways—and to the same depth. The main difference is that it fits the “correct” way smoothly, but the “incorrect” way more positively without binding. A tighter hold could be useful while doing any number of guide preparation activities for clients. The plier’s handle grips are extremely positive when dry, and even maintains a positive feel when wet. But, it is softer than my old one so durability may not be as good. Also regarding the handles, I can confirm problems with the handles pulling off—one of mine did right out of the box. I think they didn’t use enough glue given the texture of the roughly forged handle (probably because they weren’t visible). Simple fix is to just glue it—I did, and it’s fine. I’m keeping these and moving my trusty 7” pliers to tackle box duty.

So many pliers to choose from, I landed on these after I was tired of looking and WOW, great quality , better than I was expecting. Received today so I’m not sure how long they will last but they seem to be built very well! Feels great in the hand

Skeptical at first, especially for something I could potentially lose, or accidentally leave outside to become ruined by corrosion, and/or many other nasty fates pliers are prone to falling victim to - not to mention the admittedly high price tag.. All of this aside however, I trusted the reviews and once again they appear to have came through for me once again! Immediately upon unboxing these puppies I noticed legit packaging and when I eventually got them in my hands - let me tell you, I definitely felt good about my purchase at that point! These pliers have a great feel in the hand and operate smoothly - plus, there is very little if any lateral give (from side to side, i.e. the direction pliers should not move) which is a mark of quality I immediately look for in any pair of pliers. Also, it is worth mentioning the sheath and bungee seem like they are going to work well and last for a long time. And finally, the part about these that I really enjoy (and I honestly didn't expect to) is the rubberized texture on the grips. Man, it sure does feel nice! I know that I won't have to worry about dropping them when I'm trying to save a beautiful creature from a nasty hook-set and it's flopping around savagely. Plus, even if I did, I know this bungee cord would have my back! Definitely going to be taking good care of these and hope to keep them for a very long time!Sidenote: the bungee cord is awesome cause whenever you loan someone the pliers they can't "snake" (i.e. walk-off) with them!!! ...heheheheh ;]cheers,-Fred

Cutting jaws are very sharp. Took it out on three trips on the ocean and thus far is holding true. I do clean and oil before and after trips