Alternative to very expensive bulldog pliers. I bought a set of bulldog pliers for just shy of 300$. Bought this set from harbor freight for 20$. A little different but works better
Bulldog Pliers / Shoe Making Pliers / Shoe Making Tools / - Etsy
Crescent Wiss 9-1/4 in. Compound Action Straight, Left and Right Cut Bulldog Aviation Snip M5R - The Home Depot