Our choose
The Inexperienced Bell G-1205 and Seki Edge SS-112 nail clippers minimize so cleanly that you could be not have to file off the sides if you’re performed—although they do have a built-in file in the event you’d prefer to. Each units of clippers even have a sturdier, extra ergonomically sculpted physique than different nail clippers we’ve tried. They’re often cheaper than the next-sharpest clippers we’ve examined—our runner-up choose, which is one other Seki Edge mannequin—they usually really feel higher in hand.
Regardless of their totally different branding, the Inexperienced Bell G-1205 and Seki Edge SS-112 clippers are precisely the identical. Inexperienced Bell advised us that the G-1205 pair is packaged on the market in Japan, whereas the Seki Edge SS-112 pair is packaged on the market within the US and different markets exterior of Japan.
Runner-up
The smaller, almost-as-sharp Seki Edge SS-106 chrome steel clippers are almost as nice because the Inexperienced Bell G-1205 and the Seki Edge SS-112 fashions. The Seki Edge SS-106 clippers aren’t as sleekly designed as our prime choose; additionally they lack a built-in file and require a tad extra strain when reducing by means of a lodge key card or faux nails. Total, nevertheless, they minimize cleanly by means of each fingernails and toenails with out a lot drive, they usually really feel good within the hand.
Funds choose
Muji nail clippers are a cheap possibility in contrast with our different picks (they usually’re far superior to most drugstore clippers). However they’re inferior to the stainless steel Inexperienced Bell and Seki choices when contemplating sharpness and general efficiency. After three years of proudly owning them, although, one long-term tester reported that the Muji nail clippers are “nonetheless not as uninteresting as brand-new drugstore ones.”