Great for any angler! My husband and son use them all the time and they are holding up very well. They said they could easily cut braids (a type of cord that's usually harder to cut). They are small and compact and can be slipped into your bag or small tackle box when fishing from a kayak. They have a retractable cord but my boys didn't use it but would have thought it handy. I figured they would attach it to something so it doesn't get lost, but so far so good. Would I buy again if they lose it: