420 F01 Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
The 420 F01 Fishing Pliers costs $5.99, tying it with the cheapest options in this lineup, and it ships with a lanyard and a plastic storage box included. It holds a 4.4 star average across 71 reviews, matching the Berkley BTSTLP6's rating, and 200+ units were bought last month, equal to the Rapala RCP6's demand figure.
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Anglers who want a cheap, black finish plier that comes with its own plastic case and lanyard for tossing straight into a tackle bag, and who are fine with a smaller 71-review sample behind the 4.4 star rating.
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Skip it if a deep review history matters more than price, since the Berkley hemostat has 848 reviews and the Rapala RCP6 has 544, both far ahead of this listing's 71 reviews even though the star ratings land close together.
- Material Metal, Stainless Steel
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature Fishing Pliers, Lanyard, Plastic Box
- Priced 50% below the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 71 owner ratings
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Popularity1.3/5
71 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A tackle box often ends up as a pile of loose tools rattling around, so a plier that comes with its own plastic case solves a small but real annoyance. The 420 F01 Fishing Pliers is a metal and stainless steel tool finished in black, priced at $5.99, and it ships as a set with a lanyard and a plastic box.
That price ties it with the cheapest plier in this comparison and undercuts the Berkley BTSTLP6 at $10.99, the Rapala RCP6 at $11.97, and the Texas SR-5 at $20.11. Its 4.4 star average across 71 reviews lands exactly where the Berkley sits, though the Berkley's rating is backed by 848 reviews and 500+ bought last month. This plier's 200+ bought last month matches the Rapala's demand figure, a solid sign for a budget listing.
For an angler who wants a cheap, no-fuss plier with a case to keep it organized in a tackle bag, the 420 F01 covers the basics well. Anyone who wants the widest review base or a recognizable brand name should still lean toward the Berkley or Rapala instead, both of which carry hundreds more reviews.
Pros
- Priced at $5.99, tied for the lowest price among the pliers compared here
- Ships with a plastic storage box, keeping the tool separated from hooks and lures in a tackle bag
- Includes a lanyard to help prevent losing the tool near water
- 200+ bought last month matches the Rapala RCP6's demand figure despite costing half as much
- 4.4 star average ties the Berkley BTSTLP6's rating
- Metal and stainless steel construction for basic rust resistance
Cons
- Only 71 reviews support the rating, far fewer than the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544
- Available only in black, with no other color options listed
- No brand history beyond the '420 F01' model designation
- No stated weight or precise dimensions in the listing
- Bought last month at 200+ still trails the Berkley's 500+
Specifications
| Material | Metal, Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Fishing Pliers, Lanyard, Plastic Box |
Performance notes
A plastic box included with a budget plier is a small but practical detail, it keeps the tool's hinge and cutting edge away from loose hooks and lures that can dull a blade or snag inside a tackle bag. The lanyard adds a second layer of security for boat or shore fishing where a dropped tool in the water is gone. Built from metal and stainless steel, the 420 F01 leans on the same corrosion-resisting principle as the pricier Texas SR-5, which lists a comparable stainless build. Without a stated weight or jaw length, it is hard to compare cutting reach directly against the Rapala RCP6 or Berkley hemostat, but the case-and-lanyard bundle suggests this is marketed as a complete starter kit rather than a single standalone tool for an angler who already owns tackle accessories.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 71 reviews sits right alongside the Berkley BTSTLP6's 4.4 average, though the Berkley draws on 848 reviews, nearly twelve times as many data points. That difference means the Berkley's score rests on far more buyer feedback, while this listing's matching rating is still building its sample. The 200+ bought last month figure is a strong signal on its own, tying the Rapala RCP6's demand and beating the Texas SR-5, which shows 0+ bought last month. Read together, the pattern points to a fast-moving budget listing that is earning solid marks early, even if its review count has not yet caught up to the more established competitors in this set.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the 420 F01 Fishing Pliers compare on price to other options?
At $5.99 it is tied for the cheapest plier in this lineup, well under the Berkley BTSTLP6 at $10.99, the Rapala RCP6 at $11.97, and the Texas SR-5 at $20.11. It also ships with a plastic case and lanyard included, extras the pricier options do not list.
Does the 420 F01 come with any accessories?
Yes, the listing includes a lanyard and a plastic storage box alongside the pliers itself. The lanyard helps keep the tool attached during use near water, and the plastic box keeps it separate from hooks and lures inside a tackle bag.
Is the 420 F01's rating reliable given its review count?
Its 4.4 star average comes from 71 reviews, a smaller sample than the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544. The rating matches the Berkley's exactly, and 200+ bought last month suggests steady demand, but the smaller review base means less data backs that average.