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Power Jaw Forceps
Better leverage and more mass beneath these fly-fishing forcep's hinge makes it easier to debarb hooks. Half serrated jaws for grip. 5" long with three-position lock. Stainless steel fly-fishing tool features special jaws that crimp split shot. Fly-fishing forceps available in silver, non-glare black. Non-glare black has plastic-coated handle
Average Customer Rating:
Rating Snapshot (21 reviews)
5 stars
16
4 stars
2
3 stars
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2 stars
1
1 star
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19 of 21(90%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Power Jaw Forceps
Review 1 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Can't live wihtout them,
October 8, 2012
By: ChrisR
from NC
"I probably lose a pair of these once or twice a year, and I always go back to buy more. I feel naked on the river without them!"
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Review 2 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Awesome,
May 6, 2013
By: Storerab
from Wilmington, NC
"Plenty of grip. No slippage. Grabs the smallest of hooks with no problem. A must buy. No more dollar bin fly shop hemostats for me. These are keepers."
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Review 3 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
These are my favorite forceps in black,
January 5, 2013
By: Ts47
from MD suburbs of DC
"I agree with all the other reviews. These are the best I've found. They have great features for multiple uses. I prefer the black version because they have rubber coated handles that make hadling these with one hand a whole lot easier when you have a fish in the other hand."
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Review 4 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Long lasting,
December 31, 2012
By: JustCARF
from Chicago, IL
"I absolutely love these forceps. They open and close with ease. They also have an excellent lock feature that allows you to clamp it anywhere on you. (sleeve, collar, or even clamp it on your bag.) I bought a friend these for a gift and he thinks highly of them as well"
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Review 5 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Great Forceps,
December 29, 2012
By: DWWW
from California
"These are the best forceps I have found. Excellent for debarbing hooks and general use on the stream. The power jaw and combination smooth and serrated surfaces on the tips are very handy."
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Review 6 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Great forceps,
October 16, 2012
By: DevonTX
from Dallas, TX
"I ordered two in black, both worked perfectly. Good balance, good grip. Next time I will order a gold one. The black would be hard to spot if dropped into the drink."
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Review 7 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Nice tool.,
August 24, 2012
By: PhantomIIRIO
from Bethlehem, PA
"I bought the silver forceps so I could see them better if dropped in the water or on the grass. I also bought the ergonomic snips so the forceps would just be used for crimping jobs.
It's a good size and I especially like the hook barb crimper on the handles. That gives it good crimping power and the placement makes it easier to work with the hook."
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Review 8 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
A Nice Firm Grip,
August 15, 2012
By: RoyalMoscateer
from Northeast Iowa
"Got these in black; they appeared and are heftier. Enough mass is there to put the "pow" in the power. I also liked how short they were, allowing for easier aiming down a gullet. I'd get 'em!"
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Review 9 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Nothing but the best,
June 16, 2012
By: CARF
from Chicago, IL
"I absolutely love these forceps. They open and close with ease. They also have an excellent lock feature that allows you to clamp it anywhere on you. (sleeve, collar, or even clamp it on your bag.) I bought a friend these for a gift and he thinks highly of them as well."
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Review 10 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Bit hard to use,
February 7, 2012
By: Castaway
from North Ga
"I would have to agree that they are a bit hard to use. The don't open that smoothly and the pin that is used to help clear your eye on the hook broke on the second time I used it."
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Review 11 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Nice forcept,
January 12, 2012
By: tookie
"Purchased forcep in black, I liked the feel of the plastic handle. The forcep
operation was smooth and not tight when open and closing."
operation was smooth and not tight when open and closing."
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Review 12 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Shot crushing power!,
January 11, 2012
By: TenaciousP
from NJ
"After destroying several pair of forceps attaching bb size shot to my line, I stepped up to the Power Jaw. They crush shot with little effort so the jaws don't get destroyed. These will easily make the cut in my bag every time.
A note: The jaws are a bit big for tiny hooks (size 20+)..."
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Review 13 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Great Device,
September 30, 2011
By: HTMurphy
from Atlanta, ga.
"Having a hemostat with an excellent 'barb clip/remover'
really saves having to carry an extra clip. Not to mention
having a 'lock' that can be clipped to a shirt lapel, or anywhere. Just a great device. I purchased the silver/gold one which is easily seen if it drops into most waters. Thanks."
really saves having to carry an extra clip. Not to mention
having a 'lock' that can be clipped to a shirt lapel, or anywhere. Just a great device. I purchased the silver/gold one which is easily seen if it drops into most waters. Thanks."
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Review 14 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
great product,
February 1, 2011
By: brooksie
from ft. lauderdale
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
/
5
Features:
5
/
5
Appearance:
5
/
5
"This is a great item. It is small but sturdy and is good for smaller fish where larger pliers are too bulky."
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Review 15 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Best forceps around,
October 4, 2010
By: GFly
Good Value:
5
/
5
Meets Expectations:
5
/
5
Features:
5
/
5
Appearance:
5
/
5
"I have used the black style forceps for the past three years or so and have found them to be very useful. They are well built, easy to grip, and stay locked in place. Best forceps I have found."
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Review 16 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Nice But Hard to Open,
April 19, 2010
By: Onebackpack
Good Value:
4
/
5
Meets Expectations:
4
/
5
Features:
5
/
5
Appearance:
5
/
5
"This is a nice pair of forceps. The build quality is good...and the coated handles on the black model is nice. Only gripe is that they are a bit tough to open one-handed; I can do it, but it could be a little easier. Perhaps this will loosen up with time."
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Review 17 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Go with the black,
July 21, 2009
By: fshnl8
Good Value:
5
/
5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
/
5
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"These are by far my favorite pliers/forceps. I always carry one on me and one in the car in case I lose one. Black is the best since it has the rubber coating around the handle. You can buy cheaper pliers/forceps elsewhere, but these are worth every penny."
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Review 18 for Power Jaw Forceps
Overall Rating:
Why change ?,
September 29, 2008
By: MDog
from Coastal Georgia
"I bought a pair of black one several years ago and they were great. I lost them, I thought I would try the stainless ones (mostly fish saltwater) They have redesigned them they are so hard to open them they hurt my thumb. They are lighter weight and jaws are longer and not as rigid. Why do you have to change a good product?"
Response from Orvis:By Orvis Customer Service Team, September 30, 2008
Orvis Customer Service immediately contacted this customer and apologized for forceps being changed. Orvis offered to exchange this item or give a complete refund. We will cheerfully exchange or refund your purchase at any time, for any reason. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is the strongest in the business.
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Power Jaw Forceps
Based on the average of (3) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
Would recommend? Yes 3 out of 3