> Being 30% lighter in weight our new titanium pliers sports no loss of strength, have a better and more comfortable grip with a longer and narrower nose tip. > Weight: 6.5" 4.2oz; 7.5" 7.6oz > The cutters are produced by VISSER Reels and made from the most durable and toughest tool material available. The hinge design is rock solid, giving the jaws a vise like grip for removing big hooks comfortably without worry of twisting the jaws. > All VISSER -GRIP pliers come standard with the patent pending split-ring feature build into the cutting insert. > The pliers come with a tactical type Kydex holster. The pliers snap into the holster to secure them, and a high -quality lanyard adds even more security. Additionally, the holster has a 2 Inch belt loop to fit any surf belt. The holster was designed for left or righthand use. Our patent pending split ring notch will easily remove or install split rings. It is standard on our pliers. We do have cutters available without the notch and are easy to swap out. VISSER produces the cutters in house to insure availability. Not all titanium alloys are the same! VISSER uses only the highest grade available 6AL-4V alloy grade 5. The jaws will never twist when taking out big hooks. This happens to many aluminum and low-grade titanium pliers Much thought went in the holster sheath for our pliers. The material is Kydex, a very durable material. The screws are 304 stainless steel. The pliers snap-lock in the holster to secure. The 2 inch belt loop has two height positions. the holster is adjustable for left or right hand use. Warranty The VISSER-GRIP pliers have a lifetime warranty to the original owner from the date of purchase to be free of defects in material and workmanship. The cutting inserts, holster and lanyard have a (1) year warranty. Not covered Not covered under warranty are the cutting of hooks, hard wire or other hard objects. The cutters will cut braid cleanly, monofilament and soft wire easily. please refer to the manual for proper care. All other warranty issues equally apply and are the same as the warranty listed for the VISSER Reels.
