PRODUCT REVIEWS

[Mooch]

Headlamp for night fishing / crabbing...

http://www.rei.com/product/791313/petzl-tikka-xp-2-led-headlamp

[Mooch]

Compact knife sharpener......

Got this at Redwood Trading Post in Redwood City. I've had for a while and finally got to use / test it today. Got a bunch of worn out kitchen knives and went to work. I was not disappointed 


http://www.redwoodtradingpost.com/

[gupppy]

The swiveling joint on these pliers will not rust, the jaws are rust resistant metal not plastic, and they float. Even with the leash they float. I had a pair of the plastic jawed ones and the jaws wore out. So far these are not showing any signs of wear. These are the 9" long model. jim

thanks for the review.  my local sports store has them on clearance for $5.  I was thinking of getting it but decided not to.  After this review, I might have to reconsider my initial decision.  Only thing is, this doesn't have a ring splitter and a crimping tool.  how are the cutting blades?  have they gotten any duller since your post?

[Salty.]

I carry a nail clipper which I use for cutting line so I seldom use the cutter on the pliers. Last year I bought a Boomerang pliers to demo. I like the built in retractor on the Boomerang but not the aluminum jaws. They get gouged easily......because they are soft aluminum. The jaws on the Xtools pliers are more durable.

[Mooch]

Xtools pliers are more durable.

Be aware that these Xtools dont aways float. I watched with my own eyes when one of our members tossed it to another and missed the catch and we watched this thing disappear into the depths. 

[Salty.]

That's weird. Not a problem for me though since I use the Hobie retractable leash which is clipped to the yak.