Description
Tai Sho Bench Crimper
A bench-mounted tool designed for securely crimping sleeves onto mono, fluorocarbon, and wire leader materials. Built for high-strength fishing applications, they provide consistent, controlled compression when forming loops, attaching swivels, or terminating cable for big game and offshore rigs.
Unlike handheld crimpers, bench crimpers deliver superior leverage and precision thanks to their fixed mounting and long-handle mechanical advantage. This ensures uniform compression across aluminium, copper, or brass sleeves without damaging leader material — critical when targeting large, hard-fighting species such as marlin, tuna, sharks, and reef predators.
Constructed from hardened steel with corrosion-resistant coatings, designed to withstand harsh saltwater environments. Featuring interchangeable dies to suit various sleeve sizes and leader diameters, allowing for accurate, repeatable crimps across different rigging applications.
Key Features
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Heavy-duty lever action for maximum crimping force
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Bench-mounted stability for precision and consistency
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Interchangeable die sets for multiple sleeve sizes
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Suitable for mono, fluorocarbon, and stainless wire
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Corrosion-resistant construction for marine environments
Common Applications
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Big game trolling leaders
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Shark rigs and heavy bottom fishing traces
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Wind-on leader construction
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Game fishing and offshore rigging setups
Bench crimpers are an essential tool for serious anglers and tackle shops seeking professional-grade rigging reliability. When correctly matched with quality sleeves and leader material, they create strong, streamlined connections that maintain near-full line strength under extreme load.
Most common die sizes are shown below with matching crimp (sleeve) sizes. - Weight : 6.0 kg - Length : 730mm|
Dies Set |
Hole Size |
Crimp Size |
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A |
7.0mm |
4.2mm |
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B |
5.7mm |
3.2mm |
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BC |
5.0mm |
2.8mm |
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C |
4.6mm |
2.6mm |
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D |
4.3mm |
2.3mm |
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E |
3.9mm |
2.0mm |
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F |
3.6mm |
1.7mm |
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G |
3.3mm |
1.5mm |
