I have a pair of donamars and a pair of accurate offshore pliers as well as a bunch of $17 shimanos with a Ti coating. The ac curates are the best but the "worry" factor is real. The ac curates are the best plier I have used for rigging and keep it mostly at my bench but take it offshore when I go. (on a teather) The donmars cutters dull quickly and never really cut braid very well. They do not rust though. The $17 shimanos cut braid for two years. ( I store them in one of those lube-filled holdzit holders) They also are decent for de-hooking. They last a few years and if dropped in the drink it is not the end of the world. Drop a VS or other and you just ruined your day. Trust me you will be pissed when (not if but when)they splash.
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