Calcutta Pliers

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Quick question. Has anyone bought or used the Calcutta 7.5 inch aluminum pliers? They say they cut mono or single strand wire. How are they cutting braid? They don't seem bad for the price.

[5 String Bass]

I haven't tried them, but for the record, my eagle claw laser titanium whatever finished pliers with the side cut, SUCK. I cut one hook and that side cutter piece bent. useless....

[BigBo]

I have, and use them. Pretty decent pliers for the money. They do cut braid fairly easy. The only slight complaint I had was that the thumb screw and nut that join the two halves has a tendency to loosen. That was easily remedied by applying a dab of blue Locktite (the removable type) to the threads. Problem solved.
These are two seasons old. The cutters are easy to replace too.

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Thanks Bigbo. I'm writing my letter to Santa now.

[5/0]

Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

Thanks Bigbo. I'm writing my letter to Santa now.

Those pliers should come in handy with them schoolies



Bob

[Finatic]

The Calcutta's are super pliers, except I had to shim the cutter on one side a hair to be able to cut braid. Other than that, they seem to be a lot of bang for the buck.

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by 5/0

Those pliers should come in handy with them schoolies



Bob

Are you speaking of the 25 inch cow that took you 15 minutes to pull in at the ditch?

[maddog2020]

Another vote for Manley Super Pliers (6.5") side cutters! I can cut VMC 5/0 - 4X with my weak hand. I can't do that with any other pair of cutters. Mine are black teflon coated and red handles - they are rusted up, but I wipe some oil on them now and then.

I have an old pair of small Sargent side cutters which are stainless I have used in freshwater for over 30 yrs. Better quality than Manleys IMHO. I've never looked into finding them in bigger sizes.

I have a pair of fancy Accurates and I never use them. Impulse buys are a bad thing.