Like all fishing pliers, the Surecatch Gripmaster Pliers (Split Ring) can be used for crimping, closing split-shot sinkers and cutting line. They are also great for removing hooks from fish that are hooked in the back of the mouth, or in other hard-to-reach areas so you can release the fish to fight another day. However, what sets these pliers apart from comparable products is the addition of the split ring tool. Split rings are impossible to pry open with your fingernails or hands, and thats why you need the Surecatch Gripmaster Pliers (Split Ring). This product has a mechanism for opening split rings so you can replace blunt, rusted or damaged hooks on your lures with super-sharp new ones! The stainless steel body is tough and dependable, and will resist corrosion even in coastal areas. Featuring a rubberised non-slip grip, this product is comfortable in your hands even when exerting extra force to crimp split-shots or to cut through heavy-duty monofilament. It is important to keep the hooks on your lures as sharp as possible, because they can be the difference between hooking the fish of a lifetime, and the story about the one that got away. The Surecatch Gripmaster Pliers (Split Ring) would be a great addition to your tackle box.