I have some that look like the second one and I don't care for them much. I mean better then the elcheapo's, but I have 2 and don't use them. I am probably going to buy the high end ones they sell at Worth, but I don't even know how they work and are $35.

My favorite pair are some I got from Barlow's and I do like them and here is a link and the ones I like best are top right...
Split Ring Pliers

I have no clue about the Texas Tackle ones.

You can check out the ones at Worth, but they don't say enough about them except the instructions come with them, LOL!