plier choices

[Mr. Sandman]

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.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Drop a VS or other and you just ruined your day. Trust me you will be pissed when (not if but when)they splash.

There's a simple rule for expensive pliers. Never, EVER take them off the lanyard and you never lose them.

Live and die by it and you'll never have issues.

I'll even tempt fate and say I've never dropped pliers overboard, and never will.

[Pete_G]

Also, be careful with the Accurates. If my friend hasn't sent his back yet I'll take a picture.

Don't ever try and close a Siwash hook with them...

[Chris in Mass]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

Also, be careful with the Accurates. If my friend hasn't sent his back yet I'll take a picture.

Don't ever try and close a Siwash hook with them...

Pete, 7" or 8"? Love to see the picture.

[dredey]

other than my boga my vs 7" pliers are the best piece of equipment that i own. period. never ever rust or fail. not a status symbol either since i lie to everyone about how much they cost!!! put a lanyard on them and they last forever.