I've been fishing almost exclusively with braid lately and have had trouble with many of the cuts I've tried. These cutters are AWESOME! I need two things; Fast and accurate hooking when changing tackle as well as the ability to get a good and firm hook against a knot on hooks or bait. This simple device delivers both every time. I fish from a kayak and try to keep gear to a minimum. This is now the standard set for every trip and I buy an extra set to make sure I always have it on hand.