(SS-106) Stainless Steel Fingernail Clipper

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!

Certes ce n'est assurément pas le coupe-ongles le moins du marché, mais c'est le meilleur que j'ai jamais eu. Il coupe très bien, et cela avec un minimum d'effort; de plus il est élégant et il a l'air solide, bref je suis pleinement satisfait par cet achat. Du made in Japan dans la plus pure tradition : qualité et efficacité. A l'heure de la course au moins cher, fabriqué dans le pays appelé l'usine du monde, certaines entreprises misent encore sur la QUALITE, même si celle-ci a un prix... Je conseille ce produit : l'essayer c'est l'adopter.

This is a very solid and very sharp nail clipper. It is made in Japan and while it costs more than something you would buy at Walmart, it works better than any nail clipper I have ever used. I was originally concerned that my hands might slip while using this (lack of a grippy surface) but these have an ergonomic grip which is not only comfortable but it doesn't slip. What makes them better than any other nail clipper I have used, is the amount of pressure it takes to use. A small amount of pressure ends up making a nice clean cut. They are very sharp. Finally, unlike the cheap, chrome coated nail clippers, this is actually stainless steel. The cheap ones end up getting chipped and sometimes the coating simply flakes off. If you are looking for a sharp and high quality nail clipper you will not have to replace anytime soon, spend the extra money. you will not be sorry you did.

These are a superb product. I purchased these in 2020 (it's now 2025) and they are still as good as new and cut perfectly. I'm so glad I pushed the boat out to finally buy something of quality for this mundane task. Highly recommended, would buy again without hesitation.

Absolute quality, cuts with precision due to the very sharp clips. No cracking of the nails at all, just like cutting with scissors. The best nail cutter I have ever had. It's certainly not small or big, a good size really. Definitely recommend to all.

Yes! It did a better job.