Tools

Pliers, multitools, knives, and line — the working kit.

6 pieces in this category

Daiwa Saltiga 12-Strand Braid (PE3 / 55lb)

Daiwa's flagship 12-strand braid for offshore casting and jigging. PE-rated, near-zero stretch, exceptional knot strength. The reference line.

Workhorse

$100–$140 (300m spool; Daiwa US MSRP listed as $499.99 for full bulk spool — verify before publishing) / $99.99–$139.99 AUD (300m spool per Australian retailers)

Multitool · Leatherman

Leatherman PST II (Pocket Survival Tool II)

Leatherman's second-generation Pocket Survival Tool, produced 1995–2004. The first Leatherman with a diamond-coated file, spring scissors, and combo blade.

Archive Piece

$40–$120 (used/secondary market) / $60–$180 (used/secondary market, estimated)

Pliers · Nomad Design

Nomad Design Split Ring Pliers — Medium

Aluminium frame, stainless jaws, tungsten carbide cutters. Built for split rings #3 through #10H — the everyday tackle tool.

Workhorse

~$15 USD (nomadtackle.com; the AU store lists AUD $15 for the international collection page) / $15.00 AUD (nomadtackle.com.au collection page); EU price €12.95 (nomadtackle.com.au with EUR locale)

Folding Knife · Spyderco

Spyderco McBee

1.52-inch titanium integral-lock folder. Compact enough to disappear, built like a full-size knife. Designed by Jonathan McNees.

Collectible

$187–$260 (MSRP $250–$260; street prices typically $187–$195)

Folding Knife · Spyderco

Spyderco Paysan

The Peter Rassenti integral-lock folder, translated from custom benchwork into Spyderco's Prestige line. Produced 2018–2023. Now discontinued.

Holy Grail

USD $800 MSRP / Secondary market: USD $644–$920+

Folding Knife · Spyderco

Spyderco SpydieChef

The chef's knife in folder form. LC200N salt-proof blade, titanium frame, Marcin Slysz design — Spyderco's marine-grade Salt Series at its most refined.

Field Tool

$280–$424 (MSRP $424; street pricing varies by retailer)