Say goodbye to rusty and deformed pliers. Kanama pliers are crafted from aerospace-grade 17‑4 PH stainless steel, combining high strength with exceptional corrosion resistance. Resistant to seawater and deformation, they remain stable and reliable even in demanding fishing conditions. One investment for long-lasting peace of mind.
Split Ring Nose - Change Hooks in Seconds
The precision split-ring nose effortlessly opens 6–16mm rings instantly, allowing you to swap hooks fast.
Open Split Rings
Crimp Split Shot
Build Steel Leaders
Cut Fishing Line
Standard Nose - Tie Perfect Knots with Zero Slipping
The wide flat-nose surface holds your line tightly without slipping, giving you the perfect leverage to pull knots tight faster and with much less hand fatigue.
Remove Hooks
Crimp Split Shot
Build Steel Leaders
Cut Fishing Line
Clean, Complete Cuts Every Time
Replaceable tungsten carbide blades—one of the hardest materials in nature, second only to diamond—slice through braided lines and steel wire like cutting through butter, delivering instant, clean cuts with long-lasting sharpness.
High-Precision Craftsmanship, Perfect Alignment
No slipping hooks caused by imperfect grip. Kanama’s precision manufacturing ensures the jaws close with perfect alignment and strong, stable force. Whether pulling fishing lines or handling stubborn hooks, it delivers consistent and powerful gripping performance.
A Secure Grip, Even When Soaking Wet
Slippery, wet hands can cause fatigue and poor control. With an anti-slip TPE grip and spring-loaded handle, you get stable one-handed control, less fatigue, and safer operation in any environment.
Smooth, Effortless Action
A specially designed ringed hinge minimizes resistance, allowing you to squeeze and release the pliers with a smooth, fluid motion every single time.
Secure Carry. Zero Loss.
Paired with a high-strength steel-core coiled lanyard, the pliers won't sink even if accidentally dropped overboard. The sheath's secure belt clip can be quickly attached to your belt or tackle bag, keeping your tool always within easy reach.
Upgrade Your Gear Protection
For ultimate protection and easy access, these pliers are fully compatible with our premium full-grain leather sheath (sold separately), giving you safe storage and a professional look on the water.
Protected for Life
We stand behind our quality. Enjoy complete peace of mind with a lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defects (excluding normal blade wear).
Lifetime Warranty – Details & Exclusions
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⚠️ Important Exclusions – Cutter Blades
Replaceable cutter blades are not covered under the lifetime warranty.
Why? Cutter blades are consumable parts (like car tires). Even the hardest tungsten carbide will eventually dull, chip, or wear down after repeated use with high-strength braided lines (PE) or wire. This is normal wear, not a defect.
✅ Solution: Replacement blade kits are available for purchase to restore peak sharpness.
🚫 What Else Is Not Covered?
To keep things fair, the warranty does not cover:
Rust & Corrosion – Built to be saltwater rustproof under normal fishing use. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by misuse or neglect.
Cosmetic Wear – Scratches, paint chips, fading, or handle discoloration from normal use do not affect functionality.
Misuse or Abuse – Using the pliers as a hammer, prying heavy objects, cutting beyond specifications, or unauthorized modification.
Accessories – The lifetime warranty applies to the pliers only. Accessories such as the sheath, coiled lanyard, holster, clips, and other included accessories are considered consumable items and are not covered under the lifetime warranty.
Loss or Theft – We cover the tool, not lost items.
🔹 Normal wear & tear is not a defect.
🛠️ Proper Care Instructions
Follow "The Angler's Code" to keep your pliers in top shape and warranty valid:
Rinse: Thoroughly rinse with fresh water after saltwater or brackish trips.
Dry: Wipe dry with a soft cloth; never store wet pliers in the sheath.
Lubricate: Apply a drop of premium reel oil to the hinge monthly.
💡 Pro Tip: A few seconds of care can extend the life of your pliers for years.
📩 How to File a Claim
If your pliers fail due to a manufacturing defect, contact us and we will send you a replacement at no cost.
We do not recommend it. Please avoid using the blade to cut any high-hardness metal objects.
Material Properties: The blade is made of tungsten carbide, which offers extremely high hardness. It performs exceptionally well when cutting various types of fishing lines (including PE line, nylon line, and carbon line), is virtually wear-resistant, and can also be used to cut standard fishing steel wire. However, just like diamonds, “extreme hardness” often implies “low impact toughness.”
Risk of Chipping Warning: Forcing the blades to cut high-hardness single-strand steel wire, steel rings, or hard fishing hooks may cause the blades to chip or shatter.
Our cutters use tungsten carbide blades rated at HRA 89–93, making them one of the hardest materials available.
In most cases, reduced cutting performance is caused by slight blade misalignment rather than wear.
Simply loosen the screws, realign the blades, and tighten them again to restore optimal cutting performance.
The pliers are made from aerospace-grade 17-4 PH stainless steel, providing exceptional corrosion resistance.
For best performance, rinse with fresh water and dry thoroughly after each trip.
Follow the Angler's Code:
Rinse with fresh water after each saltwater trip.
Dry completely before storage.
Apply a drop of reel oil to the hinge monthly.
Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects. Consumable parts like cutter blades, rust from poor maintenance, cosmetic wear, misuse, and loss are not included.
Only used them a few times but are well up to the job , should have had them yrs ago particularly like them when changing split rings makes no so simple.
if these are kept stocked i see no reason (other than dropping the tool into deep water) that the Knama pliers will ever need replacing, next stop the aerator for me!
absolutely the best fishing pliers I've owned, strong, well built and they look good, the simple fact you can buy replacement tungsten cutters is genius.
Best pliers I’ve owned. Alignment is precise, so you can grab a piece of braid and it doesn’t slip through when you pull the knot tight. The split ring feature is great for holding the hook as you pull a knot tight as well. Highly recommend. And they didn’t cost $300!