I love Rapala baits and have used them for many years. Knowing the quality there, I bought these pliers. Unfortunately, that didn't convince me. The cutting blade is so soft that the first time you cut the hook it will dent the surface. I ended up having to bend the metal multiple times to break it. The dents now make it impossible to cut the line, so I have to go back to my scissors or multi-tool to do that. They are spring loaded so they are always open. Very convenient to use but there is no lock for storage. What they have is a length that's great for reeling in choked hooks or unhooking toothy fish. And the comfortable grip is pretty nice too. But they are definitely not strong enough or strong enough for me. This is just my opinion, so if they work for you, great. Just don't hate in the comments.