The Shimano Baysteel series of fishing tools are made of high-grade Japanese 420J2 stainless steel, which have passed a 6-cycle corrosion test for saltwater resistance by Shimano's global standards. With its elastomer material handle grip, you receive increased grip friction even when your hands are wet.
The Shimano Baysteel saltwater fishing tool features a 2-step opening tip that keeps the split-ring wider for easier on-and-off use. The new innovative side-stud split-ring opening device works great on heavier gauge split-rings, and the opposite position, used as a release knife, cuts monofilament quicker than ever without even opening the scissors.