semkaIs this a fingernail only clipper? Did you use this on your toenails? I read on the original it worked well on toe nails. This one is a redesign of the original. The blade radius is 25mm instead of 55mm. The Original cut a bit squared. I'm guessing this is more curved? Do you think the steel used on is harder than the Seki Edge? A quick research on this tells me 440c is hardest steel alloy there is. I'm guessing that part of the reason why cost so much more. Manufacturer that don't state the steel used can use whatever.
There are three sub-grades of type 440 stainless: 440A 440B, and 440C.
440A and 440B are not as hard as 440C and hence do not hold an edge as well. They're also less expensive than 440C, so mass-producers of cheap knives use these grades to skimp on material costs. If the knife doesn't *specifically* say 440C, it's probably one of the cheaper grades.
440C is generally the most desirable for knife blades, as it has the maximum hardness, so it holds and edge for longer.
idklelyou CAN but you're not supposed to. Granted I've been using the same drug store quality one for years for both finger nails and toe nails. Generally speaking toe nail clippers aren't as curved, or even straight. Also larger because it's a little more cumbersome to clip toe nails compared to finger nails. Also toe nails tend to be thicker so you get a little more leverage. But I've used the same clippers for both and don't have any issues.
Debating getting this but my fate got sealed when I preordered the new ipad. I'm cut off from massdrop for a few weeks... at least I'm going to try.
B.manwell if you look at their website it states it is 440C stainless, or you could look at the picture ChristopherJ from massdrop posted. on the second discussion page.
I dont know what Seki Edge used though or at least i cannot find in the website
B.man440A has other desirable qualities like being more corrosion resistant due to lower carbon content. Stainless steel in general is not that hard because of its "stainless" attribute.
JordanlFor application of this product isn't hardness more desirable? Do you think there's a drastic difference in blade wear resistance from 440a to 440c?
B.manYes it is. I wasn't speaking specifically to this product, I just didn't want people thinking that 440A is inferior to 440C across the board or the "cheaper" stainless. For a nail clipper I would think either would be fine. For a pocket knife or chefs knife, you lean toward hardness but due to the weaker corrosion resistance it's important to wash immediately and dry immediately.
B.man440C, depending on how it is treated, is quite superior to 440A in edge retention. If you improperly heat treat any steel, it will perform poorly, though. Both should have sufficient corrosion resistance.