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Anyone have experience with these nail clippers? I generally buy into the philosophy that it's better to spend more money on a nice object with a superior design and a longer lifespan. But I only see two differentiating features for these clippers: 1. A rounded file that matches natural nail shape. 2. "The highly polished blades cut nails with minimal force, even on thick nails." I don't file my nails (should I start…
So the material looks identical with other grocery store clippers. I guess the curved file was slightly nicer? I mean my $2 clipper has served me 2 years without hints of becoming dull anytime soon. I don't understand the appeal of this other than its exotic Japanese background.
Anyone have experience with these nail clippers? I generally buy into the philosophy that it's better to spend more money on a nice object with a superior design and a longer lifespan. But I only see two differentiating features for these clippers: 1. A rounded file that matches natural nail shape. 2. "The highly polished blades cut nails with minimal force, even on thick nails." I don't file my nails (should I start…
Not the Japanese ones in particular, but a few years ago when I needed a new clipper I purchased a No-Mes clipper and I've been quite satisfied with it. It's just starting to get a bit dull, and I'm going to send it back for a new one because of their guarantee.
Anyone have experience with these nail clippers? I generally buy into the philosophy that it's better to spend more money on a nice object with a superior design and a longer lifespan. But I only see two differentiating features for these clippers: 1. A rounded file that matches natural nail shape. 2. "The highly polished blades cut nails with minimal force, even on thick nails." I don't file my nails (should I start…
Sure, you can you a $2 knife for cooking, but it’s just nicer and easier using a quality instrument. Even if you don’t go for top of the line just doubling the quality from bottom of the barrel is a big improvement.
I just ordered a pair of these clippers. I’d say these aren’t luxury by any means, just quality middle of the road clippers.
I got an award a few years ago and used my points to pick up a Wusthof manicure set [1]. That’s what a luxury set of tools looks like and it cost around $300.
That said I still start by trimming my nails with the Japanese nail clippers I bought all those years ago.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Stainless-Steel-Piece-Manicur...
[2] Similar simple design to these. https://www.amazon.com/JapanBargain-2697-Japanese-Clipper-Cu...
I'm looking for a non-curved straight edge cutter... they have one for $17, ouch. decisions decisions.
I can definitely understand the attraction of a luxury version of regular nail clippers. But my problem with nail clippers isn't generally the quality, it's just the overall design. In my mind, "flush cutters" made for electronics are a much better design for nail cutting than traditional nail clippers. If you really want to go extreme, you can buy a little stone or diamond lap and hit the edges from time to time to…
https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Stainless-Steel-Piece-Manicur...
I once had a bad infected ingrown nail from using clippers, doc told me use scissors, and I haven't looked back since. No infections, no clippings flying all over, and less of a need to file because you do the whole nail, along its natural curve, in one continuous cut.
Sorry mom but scissors are so much better than nail clippers