Im looking at getting a set of pliers for opening large split rings.

where did you get em from?

The JigTalk ones are the same as the black magic at a cheaper price I have a pair myself.

The older version of the Black Magic ones had a problem with getting loose after a while but apparently the newer improved ones that have been out since late last year are better.For the last 6 months used a set of berkley ones which are ok but dont cut fine braid that well but have just got some Asari ones and they open the heavy owner split rings easily as well as cutting fine 10lb braid well so all good.

I personally am onto my third pair of black majic ones i wouldnt recomend  them its only the fact i keep taking them back and getting them replaced that i still use em , i think they are el cheapo sourced from indo chino and re branded you see them all over ebay and such with different names . the cutters stop working instantly and they bend and distort after a bit of use . In a word CRAP they should stop selling them or lower the price to reflect how long they last . the owner ones seem to be quite good 

valleyboy wrote: I personally am onto my third pair of black majic ones i wouldnt recomend  them its only the fact i keep taking them back and getting them replaced that i still use em , i think they are el cheapo sourced from indo chino and re branded you see them all over ebay and such with different names . the cutters stop working instantly and they bend and distort after a bit of use . In a word CRAP they should stop selling them or lower the price to reflect how long they last . the owner ones seem to be quite good

There only two worth a dam
Duel GT Pliers (need to be oiled but cut braid like butter and will open any ring)
Fisherman Big Game Pliers (Wont rust but will hurt ones wallet)
IMHO the Duels operate better except for the rusting issue

maybe you got a good batch of them my first pair the head of the screw holding the braid cutting blades broke off first trip out, second pair didnt last much longer slopped out didnt cut anything and jaw tips didnt allign properly , third pair all of the above happened maybe i am hard on my gear or maybe its just cheap chinese crap rebranded with a huge markup on it at least they keep replaceing them cant fault them on that .i will prob get sick of taking pairs back tho and accept that i paid top dollar for a lemon and fork out for a decent pair that can take my abuse ! in fact if any split ring plier manufacturers are reading this please get in touch i will be happy to product test a few sets for them 

I'm using the DUO pliers and yup they are mint for opening splits but haven't got the best cutters on them. Expensive too, if I wasn't so dam impulsive I probably wouldn't have them 

Owner gp60's should also be considered and are my preference.