yonni Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 This maybe an odd question, but... I like to keep the nails on both hands really short as I guess most of you do too. All the nail clippers I get from Boots or the supermarket go blunt really quickly and I gave to replace them. Any recommendations for where I can find decent clippers that’ll last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxlin Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) For years I have used the scissors on my mini Swiss Army knife rather than clippers. I find I can use them with my left hand as well as my right. It lives on my key ring so always available..... Edited September 10, 2020 by Baxlin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I can't use clippers as they never cut properly for me. I use the scissors on my swiss army knife. Mine is the cybertool but there are smaller ones with the same scissors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Another vote here for the scissors from a Swiss Army knife, clippers don't seem to cut my nails cleanly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonni Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Whenever I use scissors I always cut too short and end up with sore fingers. I really need clippers but thanks for replying. Interesting that you all use Swiss Army knives. Is the a trade secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 These are by far the best, I work for the Nhs and got a small pair off one of the podiatrists for my fingernails, they cut really clean, and stay sharp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, yonni said: Whenever I use scissors I always cut too short and end up with sore fingers. I really need clippers but thanks for replying. Interesting that you all use Swiss Army knives. Is the a trade secret? It's certainly why the Swiss Army have such lovely well-trimmed nails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Just now, ahpook said: It's certainly why the Swiss Army have such lovely well-trimmed nails. A well manicured army 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonni Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 They’re nothing if not hygienic and presentable, but then again, they don’t have much to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonni Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: These are by far the best, I work for the Nhs and got a small pair off one of the podiatrists for my fingernails, they cut really clean, and stay sharp I’ve seen these on Amazon and was wondering about them. Good tip, thanks. I’ve just left the NHS myself after 8 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonni Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Follow up question: anyone know what they use when you go for a manicure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, yonni said: Follow up question: anyone know what they use when you go for a manicure? They use the type above but I don’t know what make 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Never without my swiss army doodad https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Unisex-Classic-Swiss-Knife/dp/B001U571SI/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=victorinox&qid=1599768522&sr=8-12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Oopsdabassist said: Never without my swiss army doodad https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Unisex-Classic-Swiss-Knife/dp/B001U571SI/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=victorinox&qid=1599768522&sr=8-12 That’s cool, and it reminded me that I had one in the drawer 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I really like the dinky ones, take up no room at all in the pocket of my jeans Must be on my 5th now, bits break, get lost etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) I have no idea what kind of Swiss Army Knife I have...I stole it off my best friend. My penknife comes straight from a blues song. Edited September 10, 2020 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I use the Stylfile S clipper, looks like a regular nail clipper but has overlapping surgical steel scissor action blades. I keep my plucking finger nails really short, but they are all clipped with the above and then finished off with a diamond file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 On 10/09/2020 at 19:29, Reggaebass said: These are by far the best, I work for the Nhs and got a small pair off one of the podiatrists for my fingernails, they cut really clean, and stay sharp Do you have the make? They are like side cutters but some are £5 and useless, my Lindstroms are 40 years old and still sharp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said: Do you have the make? They are like side cutters but some are £5 and useless, my Lindstroms are 40 years old and still sharp. The make on them is instrapac, I’ve had them for about 2 years and they are still good 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I bought my clipper with an integrated file by my pharmacist some 30 years ago, still have it and working fine. My sister in-law is a medical pedicure : I can ask her what are the best brands for clippers or pliers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonni Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) I ended up buying a set of these They’re very light and have a very powerful lever. I nearly cut myself several times with these as they are so sharp. I think they’ll last a good while. Edited September 12, 2020 by yonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) These, swear by them. Edited September 12, 2020 by Frank Blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: These, swear by them. Where time becomes a loop? 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, BreadBin said: Where time becomes a loop? 😛 All the links on this thread do that, freakzone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: All the links on this thread do that, freakzone! Yonni's link works fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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