Lewi Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Looking for a "tool" that gives a good cut to braid. Tired of the in-between stuff that frays the line. -Lewi Quote
Mike2841 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 i either use my knife or the little scissors i have on a swiss army knife, whichever i have on me when i go fishing. Quote
TiNuts Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I got a set of KVD cutters from Walmart that work really well. They're pretty small and were around $10. 3 Quote
EvanT123 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 You need a sharp nick free blade to get a good cut on braid. I use a pair of rapala braid scissors and the only thing I have ever used them for is cutting braid. If you start cutting other things with a pair of scissors say mono you may end up putting small groves in the blade making it more difficult to cut braid. Maybe a 50 or 100 blade won't have that problem but I don't know. You could also use a lighter to get rid of the frays. Quote
Lewi Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 I got a set of KVD cutters from Walmart that work really well. They're pretty small and were around $10. I did see these at Walmart....for the price, worth a try. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 6, 2014 Super User Posted January 6, 2014 Boomerang tool co. Extended cord for tackle bag or belt loop. I have used one for over a year and have been pleased with the longevity of the blades. 5 Quote
Super User Scott F Posted January 6, 2014 Super User Posted January 6, 2014 Kids Fiskars scissors from WalMart, $2 3 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 6, 2014 Super User Posted January 6, 2014 The Boomerang tool is the best, most convenient braid cutter I've ever used. I have one everywhere I work on tackle or fish. 1 Quote
xSunneh Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Boomerang Tool by far. Keeps it's edge after constant use, has a retractable leash and it's lightweight. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 6, 2014 Super User Posted January 6, 2014 You guys talking this little deal? That's it. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 6, 2014 Super User Posted January 6, 2014 Kids Fiskars scissors from WalMart, $2 At home the scissors, out fishing a lighter. Quote
Preytorien Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 i purchased my Boomerang last week from TW. I've heard good things about them. I remember seeing a rep of theirs at BPS last year during the Spring Fishing Classic. It cut through 85lb braid he had like butter. It looks convenient too. I can't wait to get/use mine. Quote
JCiurej34 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 The boomerang tool works great and so do fiskars safety scissors. Quote
Basswhippa Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 What is with all the metrosexuals carrying snips and such. Get yourself a pocket knife and be a man. Spyderco, Benchmade, Buck, Case, Kershaw all make great knives that will slice enough braid for a lifetime with a few sharpenings. I have a lot of knives, but when I bought a Spyderco Delica Full Flat Grind with Japanese steel, I quit buying the others. Love my Bucks though too. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 What is with all the metrosexuals carrying snips and such. Get yourself a pocket knife and be a man. Spyderco, Benchmade, Buck, Case, Kershaw all make great knives that will slice enough braid for a lifetime with a few sharpenings. I have a lot of knives, but when I bought a Spyderco Delica Full Flat Grind with Japanese steel, I quit buying the others. Love my Bucks though too. So you're that guy with a tackle box full of lures with knots still attached. A sharp rock will cut taut braid if that's all your trying to accomplish. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 For a few pennies a disposable lighter works great, also puts a bead on the tag that can help eliminating pull thru. What is with all the metrosexuals carrying snips and such. Get yourself a pocket knife and be a man. Don't real men use their teeth on mono? 1 Quote
gitzitfish Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I usually have a pocket knife on me that makes a quick clean cut. A disposable lighter is great to put a "ball" on the end of the tag so it can't pull through the knot. Another tip with scissors is to use the scissor blade more like a knife than a conventional open an close. Just slide the braid down the scissor blade and it will cut it clean. I've found when trying to cut with most any scissors it gives a "fuzzy" end that needs the lighter to clean it up Clint Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 Another vote for the Boomerang. I've got two of them now. Quote
MacP Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I'm probably the only one who uses them, but I use pruning scissors for Bonsai trees. They are fantastically sharp and generally made of quality metal. Quote
thehooligan Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I use nail clippers, really helps to cinch the knot down. I just got the kvd splitring pliers though, and they cut braid great. Quote
SMB101 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Used the Boomerang Tool while fishing with someone last season and at the of the day I was convinced that I needed one. Now I have 3, one in my boat and others in tackle bags. Best cutters I've had. Quote
Basswhippa Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 So you're that guy with a tackle box full of lures with knots still attached. A sharp rock will cut taut braid if that's all your trying to accomplish. I think that OP stated something to "cut braid". A sharp knife will do it. And it will cut it off the O rings as well. I don't use a lighter after tying. Just an overhand knot cynched down to the main knot, just for safe measure. Quote
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