Been using them the last couple of weeks and really like them. They really hold fish and the overall body is very strong, but, as with anything, there are compromises. The grapple models with 3 barbs grab every bit of debris on retrieve; if I buy any more it will be the two barbed because the blades are long enough to do the job on soft fish with just two IMO. Also, the tips are very sharp, but not near as durable as the Muzzy trocar tips, so beware of rocks. Lastly is cost. They are amost twice as expensive, as well as replacement tips.