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