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Premium Nail Clipper Advice
March 03, 2019, 11:32 AM
straightshooter01Premium Nail Clipper Advice
Ok folks, I am looking to splurge and get a really nice set of nail clippers. You know the kind where every time you use them you just feel good about the quality/balance/finish etc. Hey, you have to get pleasure in life when you can right? Made in USA would be a big plus. What do you recommend.
March 03, 2019, 11:38 AM
Balzé HalzéRevlon brand nail clippers have always worked best for me. I once tried a cheap pair after losing my Revlon clippers and immediately could tell the difference in quality. I had to go out and buy another Revlon pair right away. I can't say if they are made in the USA or not though.
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March 03, 2019, 11:39 AM
ggileI'm interested as well. I bought a 3 nail clipper set at the drug store and wound up breaking all three clippers. I need some heavy duty chompers!
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March 03, 2019, 11:42 AM
wcb6092I bought these and really like them. I checked all the local drug and department stores and could not find anything acceptable. I don't think they are made in USA.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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March 03, 2019, 11:43 AM
h2oysI have thick nails - both finger and toe.
Absolutely love these J.A. Henckels. They fold completely flat and come in a leather case. Bought them in Rotenburg Germany in 2007.
Update, a quick internet search found them at Macy's:
March 03, 2019, 11:45 AM
MNSIGThese work pretty well for me.
https://klhip.com/products/ult...JEAQYASABEgLLFvD_BwEMarch 03, 2019, 11:46 AM
WoodmanThe Japanese make the best small tools like that. Seki seems to be the best.
The Mehaz I bought may have been made in Japan (I think it was). It was a straight front professional model for toenails, gifted to a brother - who lost it. Have not found a replacement yet.
March 03, 2019, 11:48 AM
maladatThey are made in Japan, but the best nail clippers I have found are by Muji.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECPRRIC/The Henckels ones posted by h2oys are also very good and the Revlon ones Balze Halze mentioned are the best readily available drugstore ones.
For toenails I like the kind that are shaped like wire cutters rather than a scaled up nail clipper. (I have trouble getting under the corners of toenails with the nail clipper-style kind, the wire cutter-style kind give you more control and also are pointier and get under the corners easier.) These are really good:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E4Y2OTCRevlon makes a pretty good wire cutter-style toenail clipper that drugstores usually have.
March 03, 2019, 11:52 AM
deepoceanI believe these Harperton nail clippers were recommended here. They are the best nail clippers I've ever used. The blades remain sharp and make a clean cut every time. They are made of surgical stainless steel, and have some heft to them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod..._title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <---cheaper here
https://harperton.com/collecti...-clipper-set-har-003 <---better description here
4.5 stars with 5,529 reviews on Amazon
March 03, 2019, 12:11 PM
maxwayneI recently had a hard time finding good ones. I bought the Haus of Steel brand and am happy so far. I am watching with great interest here and may buy some more.
I have my podiatrist trim my nails about 3 or 4 times per year. Well worth the $50.00.
March 03, 2019, 12:32 PM
GreymannSimilar to H2oys picture.
https://www.colconkproducts.co...IPPER-505/p/58289253March 03, 2019, 12:38 PM
straightshooter01quote:
Originally posted by MNSIG:
These work pretty well for me.
https://klhip.com/products/ult...JEAQYASABEgLLFvD_BwE
Well Damn, These are very cool. $80 for nail clippers and they have a rare earth magnet on them. What's not to like!!
March 03, 2019, 12:58 PM
straightshooter01quote:
Originally posted by deepocean:
I believe these Harperton nail clippers were recommended here. They are the best nail clippers I've ever used. The blades remain sharp and make a clean cut every time. They are made of surgical stainless steel, and have some heft to them.
Looks pretty promising and at a very reasonable price.
March 03, 2019, 01:16 PM
MNSIGquote:
Originally posted by straightshooter01:
quote:
Originally posted by MNSIG:
These work pretty well for me.
https://klhip.com/products/ult...JEAQYASABEgLLFvD_BwE
Well Damn, These are very cool. $80 for nail clippers and they have a rare earth magnet on them. What's not to like!!
A hangnail can lead to infection, gangrene, and amputation. The subsequent disability could lead to reduced shooting performance in a gunfight. What's your life worth?

Seriously, I got them for a gift and would never have spent that on my own without trying them. They are dang nice and cut very precisely, magnet or not.
March 03, 2019, 01:20 PM
TomVAnd another suggestion....
Seki. Comes in 2 sizes.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. March 03, 2019, 02:36 PM
clayflingythingyThrow the clippers in the trash. Go get a manicure every two weeks and a pedicure once every four weeks. All my nail problems disappeared a year ago when I started doing the Mani pedí thing. And your lady will like it when you take her with you.

March 03, 2019, 02:55 PM
Sclassquote:
Originally posted by wcb6092:
I bought these and really like them. I checked all the local drug and department stores and could not find anything acceptable. I don't think they are made in USA.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are excellent.
March 03, 2019, 03:00 PM
ZSMICHAELInteresting. Mine usually work okay for me. I do have a tiny set that is good for clipping your little toe. I think I bought it when the kids were babies.
Some of the clippers pictured look like they could take off some fingers.LOL
March 03, 2019, 03:49 PM
bald1We have the Seki Edge finger and toe set for home use and the Henckels as well for pocket carry.
Here's a site that compares all that have been recommended thusfar.
https://www.toolsofmen.com/bes...il-clippers-for-men/Also on hand is a podiatrist style toenail clipper.
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