Seki Edge Nail Clippers (SS-106) - Stainless Steel Fingernail Clippers for Men & Women - Sharp Cutting Edges for Thick Nails - Professional & Home Use - Made in Japan

Pros: Very sharp. Cuts very cleanly. Seems well constructed to last a long while. The design gives it pretty good leverage for hard nails. This is the best and only one I've tried that cuts equal to or maybe even tops the old Gem brand clippers that I still have from the 70's. The Gem clippers still work great, but I needed a clipper for travel and those Gems are like heirlooms to me, heh. Con: (minor) - no built in file. I know many people use a dedicated nail file or emery board instead, but the the built-in was usually good enough for me. Not a big deal, though - in fact, the first time I used these, the clipping were so clean that I didn't have any rough edges that need filing.

Compact and sharp, works well. Has some weight to it, seems like it should last a long time. Have the larger version, too, and like having both sizes, this smaller size works well for smaller fingers and toes. Doesn't have a nail file on it, like the larger one, but I have separate files for when I need one.

I never have put much thought into what nail clippers I use. I always purchase a descent pair from Wal-Mart or similar store, and they get lost or dull, or the handle comes off (trash). That is the typical thing I think with nail clippers, people have come to think of them as disposable. I got tired of crap nail clippers, so I decided to invest. I love stainless steel. It is easy maintenance, can be resharpened, and lasts forever. I have SS cookware, and love it (just learn how to care for it and use it). These nail clippers are very similar. Upon receiving them, I was very impressed. I did expect them to be a tad larger, but they are perfect for all uses, but don't compare these to the typical large toe nail clippers. They are finger nail clippers, but very well made and very durable. The handle on top is removable, but has a stainless steel pin (along with everything else being stainless steel) and will not be popping off anytime soon accidentally. These have been used a couple of times now, and seem to have a slightly different feel. If anyone uses some cheap knives vs very well made knives, then these two items relate. Cheap knives often feel extremely sharp, but get dull fast, when high quality knives just feel a bit different, and the edge stays sharp much longer. These clippers feel like a very well made knife blade. The edge angle is another thing that can make the sharpness feel different. I am not sure of the angle on these, but they are able to be resharpened, which I will be doing myself with my universal sharpener. I will most likely put a fine belt on and keep the edge as flat as possible. Wonderful clippers. The price is more, but the quality and durability is there.

These work well and it’s worth spending a couple more dollars to get a good quality nail clipper.

This is a superior tool. Compared to garden variety drugstore nail clippers, this nail cutter feels like a surgical instrument. It's quite sharp and you'll hear and feel much less 'clipping'; instead it quietly cuts. To quote Ian Shoales of the defunct Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre (for those with 1980s cultural awareness), "that's the comfort, and that's the terror." The comfort is the this quality cutter…cuts…rather than breaks the nail. The terror is you really have to pay attention because they grab very well, perhaps before you think you've placed them, and there's the potential to cut off more than you might intend, closer to the fingertip. The arched base is an interesting ergonomic design. I'm a bit challenged both visually and my ambidexterity isn't 100%, meaning that I hold clippers, and now this cutter, differently in each hand. The longer arched base works nicely with one grip and approach, and not as well with another. I won't try to describe the two holds (if my use mirrors yours you know what I mean). If i could ding 1/2 star off the score I would on this count. But don't let that stop you. If after X decades of living you've tired of chrome-plated clippers that suffer metal fatigue and just plain ugliness, this cutter is your ticket. Summer 2017 edit: I've learned that the blades on both of my Sekis (models 106 and 107) do NOT align. You can test this by closing the blades and running your fingernail across where they meet. If it ain't smooth then the blades are exerting not-best forces on your nail as they cut. Because of this, given my nail problems, I'm going to try one or the other German products, Germanikure or Niegeloh. They both cost considerably more, but…

Loves these clipper’s. So sharp and give you the perfect cut!

Each of us has certain tools or accessories in which we are more or less interested than the average person. Maybe you're totally wrapped up in finding "the ultimate hammer" where, to me, it's no big deal. I suspect that I am a lot more interested in a quality nail clipper than the average person who's sufficiently satisfied with the chrome plated items we find in most drugstores and grocery stores. If the average nail clipper you find in the local store is good enough for you, then there's no reason to read this review. Personally, I find the typical chrome plated, "inexpensive" nail clipper to be utterly maddening. Why? A) the chrome plating often starts falling off before you even open the package and it begins to fall off even faster when you begin using the clippers; B) the cutting edge on most brands is utterly inconsistent. If I buy two pair of a given brand, I find one clips just fine while the second gets about half way through my nail and decides it's just too much work and I end up tearing the nail instead of clipping it. C) The clippers tend to fall apart WAY too fast, with the thumb lever becoming loose and wobbly in no time. D) The metal is such low quality that any significant encounter with water gets them rusting like crazy. E) Even the better ones have such poorly shaped cutting edges that they'd be better described as "nail crunchers", leaving a rough edge instead of a smooth, clean edge. Some cutting edges are so poor they won't even cut cleanly through loose skin around the nail. If these gripes about the common nail clipper ring a bell with you, then I strongly suggest you try the Seki Edge Stainless Steel Nail Clipper. First off, it's stainless steel, not chrome plated ... no flakes of chrome getting imbedded under your fingernails ... no rusting after a few days in damp shower kit. Second, the construction is sturdy and substantial, not flimsy. Third, the cutting edge is masterful, delivering a clean, smooth cut every time ... a cut accompanied by a satisfying CLICK!! that tells you it's cut cleanly through the nail. Forth, the mechanism is designed to work smoothly with no ill fitting, loose or wobbly parts. It's simply the best fingernail clipper I've EVER used and I can highly recommend it. Given that people's priorities do vary, there are a few product details you should consider before purchasing ... if you like a fingernail file built into your clipper, you won't find one here. Personally, when I need a file (which isn't often with this true edged clipper), I use the one in my smallest Swiss Army Knife. Second, there is no round hole in the base of the clipper to which to attach a chain or key ring. There are two narrow slots through which a small diameter chord could be fitted, but nothing big enough to support a chain or key ring. Lastly, this item is made of substantial stainless steel, so it's considerably heavier than most clippers. If that's likely to bother you, keep it in mind. I have NO regrets about this great clipper and I'm SO glad I got it.

These clippers are fabulous. They clip with ease and leave a clean edge. Clipping your nails is something you do all the time for your entire life. These were $16 and should last for many years.