Split Ring Pliers · Japan · all prices

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1. Smith Ltd Split Ring Pliers Micro Tip — ¥2,640 JPY / $22 USD
   Japanese ultra-finesse beak engineered specifically for #00 to #2 micro split rings on area trout and finesse plugs.
2. Shimano AD Plier CT-541P Fluorine Coated — ¥3,100 JPY / $28 USD
   Fluorine-coated stainless steel with micro split ring tip (#1–#5) and serrated fluorine braid cutters.
3. Daiwa Field Pliers 130HB Finesse Beak — ¥2,200 JPY / $19 USD
   Compact 130mm body with fine beak (#1–#3 rings) and integrated fluorine PE line cutter.
4. Gamakatsu Micro Split Ring Pliers 5.5" — $21.99 USD / $28.99 CAD
   Precision Japanese stainless steel designed specifically for tournament treble replacements.
5. Owner Cultiva GP-01 Micro Split Ring Plier — ¥1,800 JPY / $16 USD
   Custom tip geometry calibrated for Owner Cultiva split rings; prevents wire de-tempering.
6. Texas Tackle Executive Split Ring Pliers (Large / Medium / Small) — $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAD
   The USA-made gold standard surgical wedge opener. Opens rings effortlessly without over-stretching wire elasticity.
7. Rapala Heavy Duty 8.5" Split Ring Pliers — $29.99 USD / $39.99 CAD
   Forged carbon steel with reinforced prying tooth for heavy #5 to #9 swimbait and muskie lure split rings.
8. Bubba 6.5" Split Ring Pliers — $39.99 USD / $54.99 CAD
   Signature non-slip red golf grip with titanium nitride coating and carbide cutters for tournament lure prep.
9. Cuda 6.5" Titanium Bonded Split Ring Pliers — $19.99 USD / $26.99 CAD
   Titanium bonded full-tang alloy with high leverage opening tooth and internal wire cutter.
10. Piscifun Sword Aluminum Fishing Pliers with Split Ring Nose — $21.99 USD / $29.99 CAD / ¥139 CNY
    CNC aircraft aluminum body with spring loaded hinge and stainless steel split ring jaws.