What model do you recommend, the high leverage diagonal cutters, or the lever action mini bolt cutters? I've always just carried a stainless steel set from Cabela's that came with a diagonal cutter. Thx.

 

Diagonal cutters are popular cutting pliers and are offered in a large variety of lengths, shapes and cutting edges for different materials.

 

Center Cutters provide good stability at the cutting edges combined with a favorable cutting edge angle, i.e. a relatively small amount of force is needed to penetrate and "split" the wire. Consequently, the amount of hand pressure required is also reduced.

 

I am partial to the light weight & slim handle design of Model # 7112200 - I also like the spring loaded feature making one hand operation easier.

 

Link includes decent video.

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.fastoolnow.com/7112200.html

I just this morning purchased a pair of Kobalt 8" bolt cutters from Lowe's. They look just like the Knipex. I'm sure the Knipex are much better, but these cost $12.98. Knipex are $40.00+. I'm sure once I get the hook out of the fish, he'll be just as impressed with my thirteen dollar cutters as your forty dollar cutters.

...lol.

Hootie

 

Hootie - I was in Lowe's today and picked up a pair for myself. I had eyeballed them before but never pulled the trigger.  Seems like a good tool, and is cheap "insurance" to keep in the boat.  I had a used 3/0 EWG hook laying on the tackle bench and it cut through that like butter (using the off-hand Andy).  A better test would be a superline EWG.......but I'll have to wear out one first - don't have any used ones laying around...

 

I am partial to the light weight & slim handle design of Model # 7112200 - I also like the spring loaded feature making one hand operation easier.

 

Link includes decent video.

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.fastoolnow.com/7112200.html

Thank you.

I think I'll pick up a pair of the Kobalts first and try cutting some of my big trebles, with my weak arm. If they work doing that, it'll save me a few bucks. If not, I'll certain step up to the Knipex. I won't be out much $$ by doing so. I believe in trying things out for myself, before relying on them in real life situations. Knowing what you are carrying works is the real insurance.

 

Thanks again guys!

I have a pair of Kobalt 8" needle nose with cutter. I once had a buddy put two hooks from a treble in my right thumb. I used my left hand (I'm right-handed) to both cut off the hooks and the needle nose to extract the hooks (they were buried past the barb). I guess each person has to purchase cutters depending on the size hooks they use.

I just carry a cheap pair of Stanley ones I think. Nothing fancy, but they'll get the job done.