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

Go from finger nail CLIPPER to finger nail CUTTER! It is time for all humanity to demand BETTER results from such important tools. How often do you cut your nails? Every week, every month? But how often do you use your fingers?? Why should cutting your nails weaponize them?!?You're here because, like me, you're done with chopped-up hack jobs, and you're ready to spend what it takes to feel awesome about what just happened at your finger tips. Good news: you found it, and everyone is saying that in these reviews for good reason.I'll try not to repeat all the other reviews (solid stainless instead of chrome plated pot-metal, made in Japan, intentionally made to be good rather than 'enough', does improve on the job, etc.) and keep this specific.At first it can be hard to notice just how substantially different these are from lesser clippers - but if you imagine being the manufacturer wanting to save a single penny (or less!) on each clipper, all the details quickly unfold.Pro:-The edge. The reason you buy these or don't. Ergonomics are important, but the quality of the cut and the quality of the steel to hold the edge is everything. This pair cuts like nothing I've used before or hoped for. I bought the Victorinox pocket clippers because I am obsessed with finding the best: they are great, they are SHARP...and they honestly do not cut as well. They cut great, but not like these. (For this review, I'm using a pair of La Cross clippers as the "lesser clippers" comparison. The best pair I've found under $10. Also, I owned a pair of Tweezerman clippers as was not impressed at all.)I used to wash my hands with hot water to prepare my nails for clipping, I used to file underneath, on the flat edge, and on top of the nail to avoid drawing blood when scratching an itch after clipping my nails! Those days are over. This pair s-l-i-p-s through your nail, slices. A real cutting of the nail. Also, if you inspect a lesser pair, you'll find a small overbite where the blades meet, even on the Victorinox - not on these. Now I clip, and do a quick filing of the top of the edge, done - smooth, not scratchy or jagged, and very time efficient. As good or better than all that filing I was doing to correct what my clippers should have been accomplishing themselves.-The steel. It is a gimmick to make a kitchen knife in Solingen Germany and declare it a masterpiece. BUT, they still make some of the best there in Solingen. And Swiss made products are still awesome. This pair is made in Seki Japan - they are so proud of this fact (and its relation to traditional Japanese swords) that it is their brand name. Gimmick? Honestly, I don't think so. From the moderate knowledge and familiarity I have with Japanese culture, I know that when they set out to be the best, it can be a very serious venture. I have not had my pair very long. But those who have say the edge holds up great. It seems likely to me that it's good steel, and I notice the lever is different from the blade, which says to me they used a better steel where it counts. I would love to say it has a great heat treat to temper the steel, but I honestly don't know. However, the best way I know to find out is whether the metal 'rings' or not - and this pair doesn't 'clunk,' it has a very sharp sound quality when on a hard surface. Someone who has worked with blades a lot can tell you when a metal sounds soft and hard, and this sounds hard. That would be a very big deal to me, and honestly what I would expect that for a $20 pair (they're $17 for me on Amazon, March 2015). Try this: hold by lever in 'up' position, run an edge of the body up and down your finger and hear the ring. Do this with lesser clippers, and it sounds like a shiny block of wood. no ring.-Connections and fasteners. Not that lesser clippers fail because they come apart (not usually), but on a simple machine like this, connection points are just under the cutting edge and the steel in importance. On the Seki, the lever is connected to the the axle shaft by a real rivet that is sealed on both ends with a tight fit and NO wobble. Very different, very cool. The connection in the rear is the usual stamp-press to fuse the metals, but the stamp is especially large and you can see plenty of material has been shifted in the process. Yet they take the time to polish out any bumps on the top, opposite of the detent. I don't know what the two long holes in the very back are for...but they could possibly add to connection since they are cut together, the seam line inside is hard to find, and there is indention from the cut on both sides.-Control. I find it easy to cut what I want to cut. My thumb slips down the lever of lesser clippers, and I notice I don't slip at ALL when using these. Also, the blade has a good shape and natural curve, the mouth opens wide, and is big enough to do large fingers and BIG toes just fine. (I have a l.a.r.g.e. big toe with a prodigious nail. All my nails are very thick - so the Seki has been tested.)-Blade geometry. The clippers are made from thinner steel, and this leads to a sharper edge. But if you look at the lesser clippers compared to this, their 'mouth' almost seems to jut outward while the Seki come more straight down and seem to have 'deeper teeth.' More cut, less pinch.-Finish. There is a higher grit used on the final grinding of the blade edges than on any of my clippers. This means a great deal for a clean, sharp edge, and for the manufacturing process. The edge is actually lovely to look at. Since heat treat is likely, that would mean needing to use coarse, medium, and fine grits to remove metal smoothly but without causing too much friction heat. You can't just use 'fine' grit and remove a lot of material without ruining the temper. extra steps = a lot more cost for the manufacturer.Con:-some space between axle shaft and lever at connection points. Harm: none. But there is some play allowed there. Not enough to ever 'come off the rails' like some clippers - it's not hooked on, it's an actual rivet - and the play is very slight. Perhaps this results in greater flexibility - I wouldn't put it past the makers to have thought this through.-Flair. Back of clipper that fits into ball of hand isn't super ergonomic. It doesn't hurt, and it's not pointy like the back of lesser clippers, but the way it flares out at the back and is slightly thin (metal is thinner because of higher quality - it's a good thing) that I notice it. However, There is evident attention to grinding down these edges to make them smooth; they are.-Ergonomics. There is obvious work to make this a good fit in the hand, and I do have large hands, but I'm not blown away. Good enough? Absolutely, I'm very pleased with the purchase. But it doesn't feel like a glove. The thumb pad is indented to hold the thumb better, but isn't wide or shaped like a thumb. The lever sits a little higher than I'm used to, but that might actually contribute to better control. (see above) The whole body curves down, and I think that increases grip, and the flair-out at the back actually improves grip too. S ergos are actually 50/50 for me.-Coolness. For such an awesome pair of cutters, for being the best, for being so expensive, for being (hopefully) the last pair I'll ever need....they aren't that cool looking. The brand sticker is really uninspiring and is just an open sticker. The 9 dots on the back of the lever are just there to look cool...but. The grip is very adequate, and actually has some grooves for traction....but, not cool.-sharp edges. It means good things about the manufacture of the product, but the inside sides of the two blade plates are such a harsh 90 degrees that it feels like it could cut me. No actual danger, and the outside edges are rounded (which indicates good thought). But the sides of the blade edge are so sharp I'm not sure if I have the actual blade or just the tip curve against my skin.there you have it. They are the best, pros and cons, and worth your money if you care enough to even be reading this.I'm so glad I used my Christmas money to buy them! Would do it again. But NO ONE will be borrowing these, so I will not NEED to buy them again.

Well worth the extra cost. I have purchased many pairs to have throughout my house and also purchased more for family and friends. Everyone agrees. Best. Clippers. Ever.

Just as described. Able to cut fingernails again with my arthritic hands. Very sharp.

These clippers are great. Pretty effortless cutting.

Very sharp, quality materials and easy to hold and use. Don't understand, however, why they couldn't include a nail file in the design. That would have made it perfect

This product along with the Seki Edge Toe Nail Clipper are simple tools that help make life a little more enjoyable and easier. These also make nice gifts for family and friends as they will be pleasantly surprised by the build quality, design, and sharp blades.Some of my thoughts:- Cost: Yes initially they are more expensive than the cheaper ones but after having used them for over 6 months, it looks like it will last longer. However, these are not to the point of out-of-reach high luxury items with gold plating and studded with diamonds. They are probably more expensive because of quality build, carefully thought out design, and the use of good materials and processes. I also contacted Seki Edge through e-mail and confirmed that they are made in Japan which also probably contributes to the higher price.- Features: It would have been nice if these nail clippers came with a file. The cheaper ones I've seen have this feature and can be pretty handy to help smooth out the nail after cutting. However, if you are mainly using it for manicure or pedicure purposes at home, then you can always buy a separate file for the job. Also note that in addition to not having a file it also does not have a finger/toe jam picker. Hey it sounds nasty but this is all part of the cleaning process! But it's okay because if I see jam, I'd rather just cut my nails short and give them a good washing.- White Sticker: The white rectangular shaped sticker with "Seki Edge" logo in red and black looks like it might come off over time. I wish they instead engraved or stamped their name or even kept it off entirely. This of course is not a big issue but my first impression was that this sticker somewhat cheapened the look.- Size: Another first impression was that these clippers are not small or travel sized. Possibly the ergonomic design and leverage needed to cut with ease contributes to a slightly bulkier product design compared to the cheaper ones. Despite this bulkiness, I can see this clipper being ergonomically friendly for those with large or small hands.- Quality: The build quality is like a tank and yet it feels nice to hold in the hand. Also when you open and twist the handles, it flows smoothly and it does not feel like it will fall off or disconnect like the cheaper ones often do. I notice a hint of metal to metal sound when turning the handles, which probably will produce scratch marks over time, but this is not such a big issue to me. I am not sure what the two slots on the edge of the handle are for but I assume that it is for style and to help lighten the weight. I also appreciate the stainless steel material. The brushed stainless steel found on the body and the smooth sandblasted surface look on the handle is nicer than the chrome plated or "gold" plated shiny ones typically found elsewhere. The angles and curvatures throughout the design also contribute to a nice looking clipper. The blades are what really set itself apart from the competition. You can really feel that the perfectly aligned sharp blades actually grip your nails before proceeding to clip off the nail crisply and assuredly. I wonder though how long the blades will last over time. Thankfully I understand that this is twice tempered steel and that it can be sharpened. As with any tool you need to get used to it. I recommend cutting a little less nail in the beginning until you get the hang of it (no pun intended). For me I got a little carried away in the beginning and I cut off too much nail. After a day of handling items, opening doors, and typing on the computer, I noticed my nail was slightly separated from the finger on the very tip causing it to be sore (sorry for those who are squeamish). Anyway, there is also sometimes a clicking noise after immediately following each nail clip depending on the amount of force you give. This sound assures you that the clipper did its job and is ready for the next "bite".Overall I found these two tools to be a nice and helpful addition to my everyday life. The fact that I know that I do not have to struggle with low quality clippers (easily dull and misaligned blades and small design that is hard to hold and slips when given too much pressure) when clipping my nails gives me peace of mind. For a few bucks more, I consider this to be a significant upgrade. If it were up to me, I would rate these 4.5 stars out of 5 because it is not absolutely perfect but close to it. However I will give these 5 stars since this is the best nail clipper I have ever experienced.As a side note I feel like these nail clippers give the similar unexplainable good feeling that is produced by Felco Classic Pruners Felco Classic Manual Hand Pruner #F-2 (for gardening purposes which I highly recommend) when using it and yielding great results. If you own one you know what I mean.

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.

Have you ever clipped your nails and had to follow up with a nail file because the clippers left the edges ragged? Have the clippers ever wiggled or flipped on you while clipping your nails because they were flimsy from poor construction or poor materials? Then you need these clippers!!! My nail edges were smooth as butter after using these clippers. These clippers are stainless steel from Japan and feel luxurious to touch. Very well made with precise craftsmanship. Order now!!