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The Shimano and all other copies that I know of use bypass cutters. The Manleys use anvil cutters. BIG difference in usefulness for cutting hooks, especially big or x-strong hooks. I keep a pair of Manleys in my shop and on my boat. The parallel jaws give you a mechanical advantage for cutting hooks. Van Staal uses anvil cutters also, but without the mechanical advantage I can't cut hooks with them for squat. My shop pliers will last 5 years or so. On the boat I get 2-3 years. When I used them in the surf I got 2 pairs for the year, even washed and oiled. I like Van Staal for the surf.
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