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# **split ring pliers**

**Skip it****51/100 **

a small market ($171K/yr) — split ring pliers doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$171K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+194.0%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**23**

was 21 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Price range**

**$5.32–$36.43**

**Returns**

**1.5%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**9**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**67**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**37**

 ×0.10

Returns

**88**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +194.0% year over year.

5K2KPrime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Competition**

- Evatage20% - KastKing9% - Pawfly8% - Strike King8% - BiteX7% - XURON6% - Other (17 brands)42%

The top 5 products take 44% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 23 brands and 52 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**23 **▲rising

was 21 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top 5 brand share**

**52%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Evatage Split Ring Opener Tool - Keychain Pliers for Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31giHqSteCL.jpg) [**Evatage Split Ring Opener Tool - Keychain Pliers for Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3XYZGF5)

Evatage$5.944.5★1,29115%▼falling

2
![Pawfly 250 Pcs Split Rings and Split Ring Pliers for Fishing 5 Sizes Fishing Split Rings & Fishing Pliers Kit Stainless Steel Split Rings for Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing Lure Connectors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KRkWW8UML.jpg) [**Pawfly 250 Pcs Split Rings and Split Ring Pliers for Fishing 5 Sizes Fishing Split Rings & Fishing Pliers Kit Stainless Steel Split Rings for Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing Lure Connectors**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJS1N4PB)

Pawfly$9.044.5★1288%▲rising

3
![Strike King (SRT5KVD) KVD 5 Precision Split Ring Pliers Red Dual Injected Combat Grip Handles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31P-lmocckL.jpg) [**Strike King (SRT5KVD) KVD 5 Precision Split Ring Pliers Red Dual Injected Combat Grip Handles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DLG9ZY3)

Strike King$8.054.6★4808%▼falling

4
![BiteX Saltwater Fishing Pliers with Split Ring Tip and Braid Cutter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bL-9hrgsL.jpg) [**BiteX Saltwater Fishing Pliers with Split Ring Tip and Braid Cutter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6M8JSP4)

BiteX$9.115.0★147%▲rising

5
![KastKing Intimidator Fishing Pliers 5 inch Split Ring Nose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31smbIur8YL.jpg) [**KastKing Intimidator Fishing Pliers 5 inch Split Ring Nose**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2WBGNS)

KastKing$10.074.3★6397%▼falling

6
![Xuron - Xuron - 496 Split Ring Pliers - 496*](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wdmC31jcL.jpg) [**Xuron - Xuron - 496 Split Ring Pliers - 496***](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BL6OZ8)

XURON$18.084.8★1,4916%▲rising

7
![Split Ring Pliers for Jewelry Making Evatage 2Pcs Jump Ring Opening Pliers for Opening Split Ring or Key Chain Opener Tools for Jewelry Beading Repair Making Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UxGjsOLPL.jpg) [**Split Ring Pliers for Jewelry Making Evatage 2Pcs Jump Ring Opening Pliers for Opening Split Ring or Key Chain Opener Tools for Jewelry Beading Repair Making Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VHX971W)

Evatage$9.274.5★1,2915%—flat

8
![SPEEDWOX Fishing Pliers Hook Remover With Line Cutter - Mini Split Ring Pliers for Saltwater Fishing - Crimping Tool and Line Clippers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-9BhekkEL.jpg) [**SPEEDWOX Fishing Pliers Hook Remover With Line Cutter - Mini Split Ring Pliers for Saltwater Fishing - Crimping Tool and Line Clippers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHJNNWLN)

SPEEDWOX$6.824.4★1225%▼falling

9
![URSKYTOUS Split Ring Pliers Jewelry Making Tools Jump Ring Opener Tool Keychain Pliers for Opening Split Rings Jump Rings Jewelry Plier for Bracelet Fishing Beading DIY Craft Jewelry Making Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vkqwtF+pL.jpg) [**URSKYTOUS Split Ring Pliers Jewelry Making Tools Jump Ring Opener Tool Keychain Pliers for Opening Split Rings Jump Rings Jewelry Plier for Bracelet Fishing Beading DIY Craft Jewelry Making Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLQ4PNMT)

URSKYTOUS$6.714.6★5,1514%▲rising

10

![danco Karl 5 Split Ring Fishing Plier Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistant Saltwater Safe Line Cutter Compact Split Ring Fishing Tool](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uOw1-IjeL.jpg) [**danco Karl 5 Split Ring Fishing Plier Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistant Saltwater Safe Line Cutter Compact Split Ring Fishing Tool**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL9RYJGT)

Gambler$13.504.8★234%▲rising

11

![Beaditive Split Ring Pliers | Jewelry Making Beading Crafting | High-Carbon Steel | 5-Inch (Lake Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LGOXTlnkL.jpg) [**Beaditive Split Ring Pliers | Jewelry Making Beading Crafting | High-Carbon Steel | 5-Inch (Lake Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1ZFPX2S)

Beaditive$9.754.5★7303%▼falling

12

![Bubba Split Ring Pliers with Micro Serrated Line Cutters Precise Tip Stainless Steel Construction 6 For Fishing Line Cutting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310J0suCnEL.jpg) [**Bubba Split Ring Pliers with Micro Serrated Line Cutters Precise Tip Stainless Steel Construction 6 For Fishing Line Cutting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DV677C1S)

BUBBA$21.824.8★293%▲rising

13

![Beyond Fishing QuickRig 7 inch Fishing Pliers Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HyeHS91eL.jpg) [**Beyond Fishing QuickRig 7 inch Fishing Pliers Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD13LSNQ)

Beyond Braid$14.434.3★1803%▼falling

14

![KastKing Cutthroat 7 inch Fishing Pliers 420 Stainless Steel Fishing Tools Saltwater Resistant Fishing Gear Tungsten Carbide Cutters 7 Split Ring Nose Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JfaVH61oL.jpg) [**KastKing Cutthroat 7 inch Fishing Pliers 420 Stainless Steel Fishing Tools Saltwater Resistant Fishing Gear Tungsten Carbide Cutters 7 Split Ring Nose Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8RF1NV)

KastKing$20.424.6★6,4213%▲rising

15

![Split Ring Opener Tool Keychain Pliers for Jewelry Making Fishing For Bracelet Beading DIY Craft Jewelry Making Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310FycZMTgL.jpg) [**Split Ring Opener Tool Keychain Pliers for Jewelry Making Fishing For Bracelet Beading DIY Craft Jewelry Making Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5QBDKKB)

QVYQVY$5.324.3★132%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Evatage Split Ring Opener Tool - Keychain Pliers for Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31giHqSteCL.jpg)**Evatage Split Ring Opener Tool - Keychain Pliers for Jewelry Making** Evatage**$5.94**4.5★1,291 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3XYZGF5) [![Pawfly 250 Pcs Split Rings and Split Ring Pliers for Fishing 5 Sizes Fishing Split Rings & Fishing Pliers Kit Stainless Steel Split Rings for Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing Lure Connectors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KRkWW8UML.jpg)**Pawfly 250 Pcs Split Rings and Split Ring Pliers for Fishing 5 Sizes Fishing Split Rings & Fishing Pliers Kit Stainless Steel Split Rings for Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing Lure Connectors** Pawfly**$9.04**4.5★128 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJS1N4PB) [![Strike King (SRT5KVD) KVD 5 Precision Split Ring Pliers Red Dual Injected Combat Grip Handles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31P-lmocckL.jpg)**Strike King (SRT5KVD) KVD 5 Precision Split Ring Pliers Red Dual Injected Combat Grip Handles** Strike King**$8.05**4.6★480 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DLG9ZY3) [![BiteX Saltwater Fishing Pliers with Split Ring Tip and Braid Cutter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bL-9hrgsL.jpg)**BiteX Saltwater Fishing Pliers with Split Ring Tip and Braid Cutter** BiteX**$9.11**5.0★14 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6M8JSP4) [![KastKing Intimidator Fishing Pliers 5 inch Split Ring Nose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31smbIur8YL.jpg)**KastKing Intimidator Fishing Pliers 5 inch Split Ring Nose** KastKing**$10.07**4.3★639 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2WBGNS) [![Xuron - Xuron - 496 Split Ring Pliers - 496*](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wdmC31jcL.jpg)**Xuron - Xuron - 496 Split Ring Pliers - 496*** XURON**$18.08**4.8★1,491 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BL6OZ8) [![Split Ring Pliers for Jewelry Making Evatage 2Pcs Jump Ring Opening Pliers for Opening Split Ring or Key Chain Opener Tools for Jewelry Beading Repair Making Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UxGjsOLPL.jpg)**Split Ring Pliers for Jewelry Making Evatage 2Pcs Jump Ring Opening Pliers for Opening Split Ring or Key Chain Opener Tools for Jewelry Beading Repair Making Supplies** Evatage**$9.27**4.5★1,291 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VHX971W) [![SPEEDWOX Fishing Pliers Hook Remover With Line Cutter - Mini Split Ring Pliers for Saltwater Fishing - Crimping Tool and Line Clippers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-9BhekkEL.jpg)**SPEEDWOX Fishing Pliers Hook Remover With Line Cutter - Mini Split Ring Pliers for Saltwater Fishing - Crimping Tool and Line Clippers** SPEEDWOX**$6.82**4.4★122 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHJNNWLN)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**19%

*“Excellent Quality”*

**Ease Of Use**18%

*“Comes in very handy”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“Definitely worth the price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Works well”*

**Grip**5%

*“The grip is comfortable”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Good size”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Solid design”*

**Strength**2%

*“Nice and sturdy”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“Opens split rings wide enough to attach end tackle easily”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**18%

*“Terrible fit”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Horrible Product”*

**Ease Of Use**12%

*“Not very useful”*

**Functionality-Overall**8%

*“Doesn't work”*

**Grip**7%

*“It kept slipping out of the pliers grip”*

**Add-Ons/Attachments**4%

*“extension lasted a week before they were broken - very cheap pieces”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Too expensive”*

**Cutting/Trimming**3%

*“will not cut anything other than soft wire”*

**Durability**3%

*“line cutter quit working shortly after buying it”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**2%

*“It isnt rust resistant as it rusted after 1 use”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall31% - Functionality-Overall19% - Grip7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Value For Money6% - Quality-Overall6% - Ease Of Use3% - Strength3% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Mechanism Issues2%