ACCORDING to Penn, if the boat is outfitted with the five pairs of the company’s new pliers, there will never be a need for MacGyver-style improvisation.
There is a spring-loaded Penn Plier designed for a wide range of applications. 304 and 420 stainless steel wrapped in a titanium black nickel coating gives these tools the maximum level of hardness, durability and corrosive resistance.
Each tool passed Penn’s extreme 168-hour saltwater and acid tests. Handles are non-slip and ergonomically shaped for comfort. The 7-inch wire cutters have sturdy, sharp jaws to cut through stainless steel singlestrand wire cable up to 0.84 inches thick. This is a great companion to the 10-inch leader crimpers that can handle sleeves up to 0.08 inches in diameter. The all-around use Bull-Nose pliers from Penn come in a 6.5 inch size with plenty of torque strength. Equipped with side-mounted cutting jaws that feature replaceable blades. The 6.5-inch Parallel Plier is the ideal offshore plier for cutting wire, monofilament and hooks. The design produces extreme pressure on the jaws for heavy work, while the bypass cutters actually cut instead of pinch. Available October 2015. RRP starting at $44.95.
