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From famed knifemaker Hiroshi Suzuki comes a pair of nail clippers masterfully crafted to deliver where it counts. Manufactured in Saitama, Japan within a small Suzuki family factory operated exclusively for precision nipping tools, these nail clippers feature smooth action and precise closure Read More
So I got this item as a gift for someone who wanted something "expensive, strange and unusual" because I thought a $60 pair of Japanese nail clippers made by a small family business met that description. I did some googling around and found out a little bit about the story of the maker (apparently his father also made nail nippers) and thought the recipient would appreciate the fact there's a little bit of a story/legacy behind it. I mean that's pretty wild that there's a father-son tradition of making nail nippers, who would have thought.
I was pleasantly surprised by the product itself.
1) The pictures Massdrop uses do not do it justice it looks a lot nicer and more finished in person. I don't know how to explain it other than imagine a set of nail nippers, then imagine a set that's gone through like 6 more finished and polishing processes. The finish is a lot more matte in person, it's sort of like a highly polished bead blast look (though it is certainly NOT bead blasted, that's just the best way I know to describe that it's shiny but still very... gray). The picture makes it look like there's this huge gap between the jaws and there's really not. I'm sure there IS a gap because all cutters have a gap, but it's not like it appears.
It's surprisingly sharp, comfortable to hold and well made. I couldn't resist trying it, so I tested it on one of my own toe nails and was surprised, it's far easier to use than the cheapo I normally trim my nails with (don't worry, I thoroughly disinfected it with some alcohol after, it's probably cleaner now than when I received it!). No idea how it will hold up though as I'm not going to be the long term owner, obviously.
2) The packaging/presentation is suprisingly interesting and I think the main reason the recipient will like it. I have no idea if the person I am giving this too will actually use it or just keep it as a curio, but the packaging helps a lot with that "strange and unusual" aspect of it.
Do I recommend it despite praising it? Eh... For $60-$65 I don't think most people would see the value this a very niche item imho. It is well made so it does imho justify the cost it's just... do you really need an expensive pair of toenail cutters? If you really, really like grooming tools (no judgment from me!), maybe you collect stuff like this, or you have a situation like mine where you're trying to find an unusual item as a gift. I think for the person this is going to they will like it and be amused by it.
I love these, and do believe that I won't have to replace them for a long time.
They cut really well and feel comfortable in the hand, highly recommended.
The quality of these clippers is amazing. They require a little more squeeze force than a traditional pair of nail clippers, but the result is great. The jaws are very sharp and I think they will last a very long time.