What Y'all Cut Your Braid With? 2024
Catt reply :
What do y'all use?
daiwaguy reply :
My new ring knife from fishhound will be the tool this season. Thing is really sharp and comfortable. It surprisingly fit my very large fingers too.
Dwight Hottle reply :
Boomerang Tool snips. Better than scissors because they hold their edge.
MarkH024 reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 10:23 PM, Dwight Hottle said:Boomerang Tool snips. Better than scissors because they hold their edge.
I finally got one of these for this year. Hope its as good as it's talked up. Other than that, I use the BPS scissors. Cheap and they work.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Believe it or not the $1.89 Fiskar craft scissors work great and hold an edge. It's a rod builders tip I saw on line and it works.
Wbeadlescomb reply :
A lighter
Arv reply :
Regular old scissors
Jrob78 reply :
Boomerang Snips
Alpha Male reply :
Benchmade pocket knife.
Rule#9: never go anywhere without a knife
Felix77 reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 10:35 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:Believe it or not the $1.89 Fiskar craft scissors work great and hold an edge. It's a rod builders tip I saw on line and it works.
Nice ... now I just need to sneak into my 6 year olds room and take her scissors. Daddy needs them. 
doyle8218 reply :
Boomerang Snips also.
Darren. reply :
Boomerang Snips, got 2 of 'em, love 'em.
Also find that kids scissors at Walmart work well, too.
Maico1 reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 10:35 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:Believe it or not the $1.89 Fiskar craft scissors work great and hold an edge. It's a rod builders tip I saw on line and it works.
Yep.....
spartyon8 reply :
The cheap KVD split ring and braid cutter from walmart works well.
Hanover_Yakker reply :
I use the Fiskars scissors the kids use in school. Cheap and small profile.
Felix77 reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 11:30 PM, Hanover_Yakker said:I use the Fiskars scissors the kids use in school. Cheap and small profile.
... and they come in so many colors! 
Next time I am in Wally World I may need to pick up one.
macmichael reply :
I use my pocket knife. Those scissors sound interesting.
Bass Junkie reply :
Kershaw 1840CKT. Rule #9 definitely applies, especially in fishing!
BassThumbAddict reply :
I now have a pair of boomerang snips, but before I just used sharp finger nail clippers.
Wbeadlescomb reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 11:05 PM, Alpha Male said:Benchmade pocket knife.
Rule#9: never go anywhere without a knife
Especially if you go fishing on a Sunday. You need to be able to cut your line if you catch the devil
T_Nix35 reply :
I use P-line Split ring pliers. The line cutter on those bad boys are awesome!
deaknh03 reply :
fingernail clippers. Have not had an issue in many years doing this.
slainempire reply :
bps braid scissors
SirSnookalot reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 10:36 PM, Wbeadlescomb said:A lighter
Never found anything better, not only is fast but puts a "bead" on the end, an aid in reducing pull thru.
NathanW reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 10:23 PM, Dwight Hottle said:Boomerang Tool snips. Better than scissors because they hold their edge.
Put off buying one because of the price...What a mistake, this tool is worth every penny just by the way it cuts braid.
gripnrip reply :
On 3/6/2014 at 10:32 PM, MarkH024 said:I finally got one of these for this year. Hope its as good as it's talked up. Other than that, I use the BPS scissors. Cheap and they work.
You won't be disappointed. I was skeptical at first. I clip mine on a belt loop to have it handy when needed.
Inglorious Basser reply :
Lighter.
gripnrip reply :
On 3/7/2014 at 12:27 AM, deaknh03 said:fingernail clippers. Have not had an issue in many years doing this.
Now those are some ninja skills right there! 
MarkH024 reply :
On 3/7/2014 at 12:54 AM, gripnrip said:I clip mine on a belt loop to have it handy when needed.
Exactly why I liked the idea. Plus mine has the LED light in it too. Not bad for $11.00
A-Jay reply :
I also use the Boomerang tool snips.
And for the really big stuff . . . . . .
A-Jay
96ecss reply :
Boomerang Tool snips. I have 2 pairs, 1 with the light and 1 without the light.
Dave
FrankW reply :
I have tried a lot of ways to cut braid and still don't have a good solution. I am a long, long time fly tier and have tried several very good scissors. Finally serrated scissors cut braid very well but they dull in a season. I have the Boomerang but it will only cut if the line is under tension. I am disappointed in tis performance. They work OK but not the real answer. A electric line cutter works good but there is a delay waiting for it to heat. Nail clippers don't cut braid without a lot of effort. Wire cutters that are real sharp with perfectly matched blades might be the answer but the ones I have don't work any better than some of the other things I have tried.
I still haven't given up on serrated scissors or razor scissors. If I find the ultimate braid cutter I will let you know. Many of the methods listed by members in this forum I find to be less than satisfactory. I want a clean cut every time with out tension on the braid. Cheap scissors, the Boomerang or nail/toe clippers don't cut braid like I think they should.
Frank
BassinLou reply :
I just use the split of my Rapala pliers. I give the pliers a nice tight squeeze and the braid is cut.
BobP reply :
The best scissors I've found are the 5" Gerber straight cut model that you can find at Walmart for around $5. I got some 7-8 yrs ago and it's still cutting braid as good as the first day I used them. I HATE Gerber knives 'cause they are basically immune to sharpening but put the same steel in some scissors and you've got something!
tomustang reply :
Whatever is laying around on The boat, small braid scissors, titanium cutters on the fish pliers, leatherman multitool, nail clippers, machete in need be
McAlpine reply :
I was using rapala braid scissors and they worked ok. Usually a good cut, sometimes it would fray a bit.
Last year I went to boomerang snips and they are the shizzle.
McAlpine reply :
On 3/7/2014 at 1:53 AM, FrankW said:I have tried a lot of ways to cut braid and still don't have a good solution. I am a long, long time fly tier and have tried several very good scissors. Finally serrated scissors cut braid very well but they dull in a season. I have the Boomerang but it will only cut if the line is under tension. I am disappointed in tis performance. They work OK but not the real answer. A electric line cutter works good but there is a delay waiting for it to heat. Nail clippers don't cut braid without a lot of effort. Wire cutters that are real sharp with perfectly matched blades might be the answer but the ones I have don't work any better than some of the other things I have tried.
I still haven't given up on serrated scissors or razor scissors. If I find the ultimate braid cutter I will let you know. Many of the methods listed by members in this forum I find to be less than satisfactory. I want a clean cut every time with out tension on the braid. Cheap scissors, the Boomerang or nail/toe clippers don't cut braid like I think they should.
Frank
I am also a long time fly tier and I know what you mean. Sitting in my man cave at home, many times I will grab my "good" Dr. Slick's to snip some line I am working with. Always makes me cringe but they are handy when I'm by the bench.
However; my experience with the boomerang snips has been completely different from yours. Fast, clean cut every time.
zachb34 reply :
Zippo
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
My fingernails
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
Boomerang snip!
John G reply :
A lighter.
Wbeadlescomb reply :
In the heat if the moment I've been known to bite thru 65lb braid
rippin-lips reply :
Fiskars kid scissors from Walmart. They even have this thing that slides over the blades though I throw them away.
OkeechobeeAngler reply :
Benchmade or Spyderco.
Aluma-Bass reply :
snip
fishva reply :
I have some weird brand of retractable scissors that my wife had -- they were for crafting, but she didn't like them. They didn't have enough precision, or something. But they sure cut through line well!
fadetoblack21 reply :
I have a few tools that I use and keep in my bag for various uses and I always carry a very sharp knife.
Aside from the knife, I use a pair of mini end nipper pliers, or a pair of surgical scissors that seem to never dull. Both work great at cutting knots.
Catt reply :
That's a wide selection 
FlipnLimits reply :
Good old fingernail clippers that are attached to a retractable I.D. badge holder. It's fast and always attached to my belt. No need to look for it, it's attached at the hip always.
I also don't use too much braid, for frogs and punching only.
What do you use Catt?
FL
FishinDaddy reply :
a pair of cheap kobalt scissors that came as a freebie with a tool set I bought years ago.
AK-Jax86 reply :
I use the boomerang snips mine have a light on it for night fishing these things are perfect
Catt reply :
Boonerang snips on the boat console, scissors & knife in tackle box, lighter in my pocket.
FlipnLimits reply :
On 3/7/2014 at 10:28 AM, Catt said:Boonerang snips on the boat console, scissors & knife in tackle box, lighter in my pocket.
First time I've seen these Boomerang snips, they look nice. Fingernail clips attached to a retractable string are the original version, I guess The Boomerang gizmo looks cleaned-up, I like it. Quit smoking 10 years ago, so the lighter is gone too, thank goodness.
backcast88 reply :
I have some BPS braid scissors that work well. But most of the time I just grab whatever knife I have in my pocket which is usually a Spyderco Delica or a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. They work just as good as the scissors and I don't ever have to look for them.
Jolly Green reply :
Since the '80s are back I use a switchblade.
FlipnLimits reply :
On 3/7/2014 at 11:03 AM, Jolly Green said:Since the '80s are back I use a switchblade.
Hey, I resemble that remark! Ha, at least my snippers do.
Jolly Green reply :
On 3/7/2014 at 11:13 AM, FlipnLimits said:Hey, I resemble that remark! Ha, at least my snippers do.
Nice! When the '90s come back I'll probably switch to a Glock held sideways.
mnbassman23 reply :
Small braid scissors. I think from rapala
Pumba1239 reply :
Boomerang tool is awesome. Used to used berkley hot line cutter but the Boomerang tool out does that because I found wind would render heat up times. For 20 bucks its a awesome choice. Havent seem them before youtube them.
jonnyblazex reply :
I have used a Calcutta forceps with really good results, until I dropped it down my ice fishing hole a month ago, and lost it forever. There is a cutter if you open up the jaws, at the back of them, like some needle nose pliers have. It cuts good, and if the fish inhales your lure, you can also reach way down there and get it back. Here is what they look like : http://www.westmarine.com/fishing-tools/calcutta--calcutta-stainless-steel-tools-forceps-7-1-2--7245699
alexczarn reply :
Rapala braid scissors.
MCS reply :
Knife, sometimes pliers
Long Mike reply :
Wow! Five pages on how to cut braid! I think this topic has run its course.
Good night, Irene.
Edit: This thread has now been unlocked because there was not enough cheese to go with the whine.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Hey
in after the unlock
IATU
sears pro mini diag cutters
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
Depends what size the braid is. Usually just use my trusty filet knife. Gnawed through some in a tight spot one day. Really have not found a more effective way then a knife or razor blade though. A pack of blades cost .50 cents. My knife cost me 15 dollars 9 years ago. A specialized cutter cost 25 or so dollars. Why on earth would I invest 2 crankbaits worth of money into a braided line cutter?
Well back to the basement forums I go.
Tywithay reply :
Fuji Zirconia Scissors. They super sharp, non-corrosive, and never need sharpened.
iabass8 reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 7:06 AM, Raider Nation Fisher said:Depends what size the braid is. Usually just use my trusty filet knife. Gnawed through some in a tight spot one day. Really have not found a more effective way then a knife or razor blade though. A pack of blades cost .50 cents. My knife cost me 15 dollars 9 years ago. A specialized cutter cost 25 or so dollars. Why on earth would I invest 2 crankbaits worth of money into a braided line cutter?
Well back to the basement forums I go.
Are you lost?
VolFan reply :
Lasers. Sometimes sharks. Sometimes I combine the two, and keep it on a retractable belt clip. No front pocket with those sharks though!
VolFan reply :
I have also used: a key, broken glass, a hook, tore a beer can in half, a sharp rock, a spinnerbaits blade, a burr on a chain link fence, and a stop sign....but usually sharks or lasers.
Glenn reply :
Chainsaw or flamethrower.
deaknh03 reply :
my wit...
Caylub reply :
The prop.
Montanaro reply :
My butt cheeks.
Long Mike reply :
A frozen dog turd.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
A freeze dried asparagus.
00 mod reply :
A Bugatti
ROCbass reply :
zebra mussel shells
Hooligan reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 9:42 AM, 00 mod said:A Bugatti
Really?
I prefer the Porsche 9FF for braid. I use the 918 for fluorocarbon.
FlipnLimits reply :
I'm new to the forum so it's not my place to say anything but I thought this was a serious place to discuss the finer art of angling, lol.
I'm glad to see that the boys can blow-off some steam and act foolish It's good for the spirit at times!
FL
Apologies, Catt, but I'm sure you had to laugh at some point here.
VolFan reply :
I have also used braid to cut itself; generally via wind knot, backlash or tip wrap when I have a swimbait tied on. The release is unmistakable.
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 7:47 AM, iabass8 said:Are you lost?
I wander up to the other forums occasionally. I prefer my basement forum or the two in the sub-basement. Depends on what I'm looking for, as to when I come up here and contribute. Which has maybe been twice in the last six months. I do lurk around this forum and the Tackle forum though.
Sooooo many new members that have yet to experience the mind of Raider. I might have to make more frequent forays into the realm of fishing gear and fishing tackle. Soooo many minds to corrupt..........
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 10:30 AM, VolFan said:I have also used braid to cut itself; generally via wind knot, backlash or tip wrap when I have a swimbait tied on. The release is unmistakable.
The release is followed by that horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach knowing what has just happened too. Ughhhh I hate that feeling.
iabass8 reply :
You really should show yourself more, mr. Spackler.On 3/11/2014 at 12:15 PM, Raider Nation Fisher said:I wander up to the other forums occasionally. I prefer my basement forum or the two in the sub-basement. Depends on what I'm looking for, as to when I come up here and contribute. Which has maybe been twice in the last six months. I do lurk around this forum and the Tackle forum though.
Sooooo many new members that have yet to experience the mind of Raider. I might have to make more frequent forays into the realm of fishing gear and fishing tackle. Soooo many minds to corrupt..........
Gold star....maybe 2 if you get that
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
I do enjoy hunting them gophers. Never tried it on a golf course though. 
I'm quite the fan of his.
On 3/11/2014 at 12:19 PM, iabass8 said:You really should show yourself more, mr. Spackler.
Gold star....maybe 2 if you get that
Montanaro reply :
My family jewels
flyfisher reply :
I prefer a magnifying glass like we used to use as kids to fry ants....kind of sucks on cloudy days though
Glenn reply :
I use whatever Red Earth uses.
00 mod reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 10:13 AM, Hooligan said:Really?
I prefer the Porsche 9FF for braid. I use the 918 for fluorocarbon.
All 3 are sharp!!!
Jeff
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
I find a .308 works quite well. Or the bolt carrier on a tech9.
Basswhippa reply :
Spyderco, Buck, Kershaw, Benchmade, CASE
Long Mike reply :
Sawgrass.
FishinDaddy reply :
This has become like a bad traffic accident. I know it's going to be bad, but I keep looking anyway.
gr8outdoorz reply :
I just use The Force
wordty reply :
Go to the DOLLAR TREE store and get the white with red trim BETTY CROCKER scissors. No kidding. They are great and cheap.
iceintheveins reply :
Very sharp knife.
iceintheveins reply :
On 3/12/2014 at 9:52 AM, gr8outdoorz said:I just use The Force
Force lightning or telekinetic?
AaronSchneider reply :
Buck Splizzors.
Hyrule Bass reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 8:33 PM, Glenn said:I use whatever Red Earth uses.
HA! so ummm...you dont use braid either? i was thinking of using it on one reel this year though...
either way though, you see, people are still offering up different tools and what not...and having a few good laughs. and this thread was considered unworthy a few days ago :smh:
daiwaguy reply :
Anyone using Karate to cut thier braid? I hear it works well
Maico1 reply :
Very interesting how creative minds can get as we get real near a new fishing season....very well done I might add.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
I hear the western fisherman have been using their local Chinese take-out restuarant fortune cookie fortunes to cut their braid. Must be some secret tactic cause I hadn't heard about such a thing until recently..
roadwarrior reply :
Having fingers is way overrated...http://www.machetespecialists.com/tramontina-18-bush-wood-with-canvas-sheath.html
McAlpine reply :
I have all of my braid trimming needs sent to Chuck Norris and he just tears it to length.
MacP reply :
I've posted this elsewhere, but I use bonsai pruning shears.
They are cheap, made of very good carbon steel and SHARP. As easy to sharpen as a knife.
When those aren't around, I wrap the braid around my bicep and flex.
K_Mac reply :
On 3/13/2014 at 3:55 AM, MacP said:
When those aren't around, I wrap the braid around my bicep and flex.
That is a bold, creative and funny solution. You sir a very tough man! 
VolFan reply :
I just mention Chuck Norris, and the braid falls apart with fear.
Hooligan reply :
On 3/13/2014 at 7:01 AM, VolFan said:I just mention Chuck Norris, and the braid falls apart with fear.
Too far. Too far. Where's Irene when you need her...
boostr reply :
On 3/11/2014 at 9:09 AM, Montanaro said:My butt cheeks.
Sir, that would make it a thong. 
boostr reply :
I bought the Rapala kit with the pliers and snips, I tell you what those snips blow cutting braid unless you have tension on the line... on everything else they are fine.
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