Braid Scissors
Because nail clippers do not cut braid.
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Braid is designed not to be cut, which is a fine property in a fishing line and an annoying one at the end of a leader knot. A blunt cut leaves a flattened, frayed tag that will not thread and will not seat, and the usual field solution of nail clippers or teeth is how the tag ends up ragged in the first place.
Why the Braid Scissors stands out
Serrated blades shear rather than crush
Serrations grip the fibres so the blades cut through them instead of pushing them aside. The result is a clean square end that threads through a hook eye first time, which matters when you are re-tying in the dark or in wind.
Small enough to be on a retractor
The tool you actually use is the tool clipped to your shirt. A pair of braid scissors on a zinger costs almost nothing and removes every excuse for cutting line with your teeth.
Keep them for line only
Cutting wire, split rings or hook shanks with them ruins the edge quickly. Pliers exist for that, and the two tools are cheap enough that neither needs to do the other's job.
At a glance
| Blades | Serrated |
|---|---|
| Use | Braid, mono, fluorocarbon |
| Carry | On a retractor or lanyard |
| Note | Line only, not wire |
The verdict
A tiny purchase that removes a daily irritation. Clip them where you can reach them and stop cutting braid with your teeth.
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