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KastKing Cutthroat Fishing Pliers — the tool used on every single trip
KastKing Cutthroat 7-Inch Fishing Pliers
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Anglers
- Catch and release
- Saltwater & freshwater
- Everyday tackle tool
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Why this gift works
KastKing's Cutthroat are 7-inch fishing pliers in 420 stainless steel with a tough Teflon coating, tungsten carbide cutters that cut mono, fluorocarbon and braid, and a split ring nose for changing hooks on lures. They come with a molded sheath with a belt clip and a coiled lanyard, so they stay attached on a boat or kayak.
Fishing pliers are the one tool an angler reaches for constantly - unhooking fish, crimping split shot, cutting line - often with wet hands and a fish that would rather be elsewhere. Household pliers rust solid after a couple of trips near salt water; these are built for it, with spring-loaded jaws for one-handed use. A practical, lasting present at a modest price.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Anglers who unhook, crimp and cut line on every trip
- Anyone fishing near salt water, where ordinary pliers rust
- Replacing a rusty pair of household pliers
Think twice if
- They already carry a quality pair
- They just need household pliers, not fishing ones
The catch
Corrosion resistance is not immunity - salt water still calls for a freshwater rinse and a dry after every trip - and 7 inches is a mid-length: offshore anglers after big fish with deep hooks often want a longer pair.
Skip for someone who already carries a quality pair, or a non-angler who just needs household pliers.
Key specs
| Brand | KastKing |
|---|---|
| Model | Cutthroat 7-inch, split ring nose |
| Steel | 420 stainless with Teflon coating |
| Cutters | Tungsten carbide - braid, mono and fluorocarbon |
| Jaws | Serrated, with crimping slots; spring-loaded |
| Handle | Textured rubber |
| Included | Molded sheath with belt clip, coiled lanyard |
| Color | Orange (this listing) |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Corrosion resistance is not immunity - a freshwater rinse after every saltwater trip is what makes them last.
- At 7 inches they are an all-rounder; offshore anglers often want a longer pair.
Why we like it
- Tungsten carbide cutters handle braid, mono and fluorocarbon
- A split ring nose for swapping hooks on lures
- Sheath and coiled lanyard included
- Spring-loaded jaws work one-handed
What to look for in fishing pliers
- Corrosion-resistant material. Coated stainless steel suits most anglers; aluminum is lighter and cannot rust but costs more. These are 420 stainless with a Teflon coating.
- Cutters that handle braid. Braided line dulls cheap cutters fast. Tungsten carbide cutters, like these, stay sharp.
- A split ring nose. A hooked tip opens split rings to swap hooks on lures - worth having for anyone who fishes lures.
- Length. 7 inches suits most freshwater and inshore fishing; longer pliers reach deep hooks in big fish.
- Sheath and lanyard. Pliers get dropped over the side. A sheath and lanyard keep them attached.
Questions people ask
They are 420 stainless with a Teflon coating and built for saltwater use, but a freshwater rinse and dry after saltwater trips is what actually makes them last.
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