The test of any good pliers is whether or not they'll grip braid.  Most of the cheaper ones won't because the jaws don't close absolutely.  These days most of the 30-40 dollar salt water pliers are pretty good.  i've got a pair of Evolution Gorilla pliers which I like because not only can you replace the cutters but you can also replace the jaws.  if you want realllllly good pliers pick up a pair of Van Staal's, in fact, at $300 a pop why not get two pair?