Good thread and I have about .02 cents worth to add.
I purchased the "Craftsman Cutter" in the early 80's
Have made many thousands of cuts using coated/uncoated braided & solid stainless ..
Braid Uncoated up to 135# test .. Stainless 40 thousandths ... many thousands of leader rigs,
weed guards, spinner shafts & etc. Still going strong.
I had a return spring that wore out some where along the line and I have not checked Sears to see what they
have in this type cutter at the present. I would give it 10 plus star out of 5.