Orvis Nippers?

[Badger]

Anyone have a pair of their standard nippers that can attest to their quality?

I have owned a few no names that I picked up on discount. They work for a year or so and then they crap out. Looking for something that will last, remain sharp and are strong.

I had the fishpond kind but didn't like their bulkiness.

Anyone have comments on the Orvis or a recommendation on another kind?

Thanks, Silver Badger

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[BLUEWINGOLIVE]

Chad,

David Dornblaser over on the UMFF board swears by them.

Joseph

[This message has been edited by BLUEWINGOLIVE (edited 31 January 2006).]

[Garic]

I like the mormal nail clippers, work well and stay sharp, and as for price
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I've had a pair or orvis nippers for years now and they're still sharp.

mgj

[Caneman]

I like the Orvis nippers... I've owned numerous sets and have decorated the beds of some of the finest trout streams in the world with them... but I go buy another pair every time I lose a set.

Later,
Bob

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[Jayatwork]

The Orvis nippers I have are sharp. I bought a pair of no-name nippers out of a jar by the flyshop register. They wouldn't cut anything. Then I bought a pair of brand name (can't remember the brand) that had a folding nail knot thing on them. They were worse, so I went back to the Orvis.

Jay

[Badger]

Thanks for the info. Just what I wanted to hear.

I had two no name brands that were junk, recently went to a nail clipper, but I hate having the clipper handle sticking out (has a habit of grabbing my line and getting tangled).

Ordering one tomorrow. Thanks again. -Chad

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Many go fishing all their lives without
knowing that it is not fish they are after.
- Henry David Thoreau

www.silverbadgerflyshop.com

[beadleech]

Pay for the Orvis. 'Nuf said.

Donald

[DavidInMD]

I've been using the Orvis ceramic ones for about 2 years. A bit pricy for nippers, but they make a good gift (hint). Dealer said they hold an edge much longer; so far so good. I like them because they're so light weight.