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KastKing Cutthroat 7-Inch Fishing Pliers
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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

KastKing Cutthroat 7-Inch Fishing Pliers specifications
BrandKastKing
ModelCutthroat 7-inch, split ring nose
Steel420 stainless with Teflon coating
CuttersTungsten carbide - braid, mono and fluorocarbon
JawsSerrated, with crimping slots; spring-loaded
HandleTextured rubber
IncludedMolded sheath with belt clip, coiled lanyard
ColorOrange (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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