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1 HN user recommended this in 2023, in 2 comments.
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1 HN user recommended this in 2023, in 2 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
I have a simple pair of Japanese nail clippers [2] that I bought at Narita 20+ years ago (less nice than OP), but still sharp and they cut through nails so much smoother and with less pressure than any American clippers I have seen or used.
Sure, you can you a $2 knife for cooking, but it’s just nicer and easier using a quality instrument. Even if you don’t go for top of the line just doubling the quality from bottom of the barrel is a big improvement.
I just ordered a pair of these clippers. I’d say these aren’t luxury by any means, just quality middle of the road clippers.
I got an award a few years ago and used my points to pick up a Wusthof manicure set [1]. That’s what a luxury set of tools looks like and it cost around $300.
That said I still start by trimming my nails with the Japanese nail clippers I bought all those years ago.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Stainless-Steel-Piece-Manicur...
[2] Similar simple design to these. https://www.amazon.com/JapanBargain-2697-Japanese-Clipper-Cu...
That’s what nice manicure sets have in them too. That said I still start with decent clippers then switch.
https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Stainless-Steel-Piece-Manicur...