On nail clippers or nail clip is a utensil for the care of the finger and toenails. The construction of the nail clipper is pliers-shaped. At the top, it has two, mutually parallel blades. The utensil was invented in 1896. Other than a nail scissorsserves one nail clippers not to cut off the nails, but rather to snap off by applying pressure to a lever that is usually on top of the utensil. In this way, no or only a few tears in the horn plate of the nail can arise. Another advantage is the symmetry of the structure. One disadvantage: one nail clippers usually can not be as fine as a nail scissors.

For fingernails and toenails

Much of the nail clippers is constructed so that a pincer arm can be turned to the position necessary to achieve the lever effect. This removes part of the nail. This allows a simple and comfortable pruning of fingernails and toenails. The leverage effect ensures that trimming the nails with a nail clippers hardly or only relatively little power is needed. This not only makes the manicure or pedicure easier, but also keeps the nail stable and healthy. Nail clippers are available in many different shapes and variations. Usually they consist of two curved cut edges of metal. The type of clipper determines whether the body of the utensil is made of metal or ceramic, plastic or special glass. In addition, the body of the Knipsers can also be jacketed, in order to benefit in this way the design and handling. Nail clippers can also differ in shape from one another: the cutting edges can be located at the end as well as at the side of the forceps.

Designs and price ranges

Nowadays nail clippers are available in numerous, different designs and price ranges. At first glance, not or hardly differ. Nevertheless, there are differences, both in the processing and in the quality of the material. With a nail clipper, the fingernails and toenails can be cut quickly and easily – and in one piece. The cut surfaces of the clips are usually slightly curved, so that a natural and well-groomed appearing rounding arises. There are numerous, high-quality nail clippers on the market, such as the products of remos, Bellgreen, Tenartis or KlipPro. Especially recommended: The nail clipper from Victorinox, the leading manufacturer of Swiss pocket knives as well as scissors, manicure sets, kitchen and garden knives. The Victorinox nail clipper is stainless and comes in a high quality, attractive Skai case. It ensures precise and safe cutting of both fingernails and toenails. The integrated, very practical nailfileensures that the nails can be filed after clicking.

Advantages and disadvantages

The use of a nail clipper brings numerous, not to be underestimated advantages. So it can be easily rotated, so that from each cutting position, the desired leverage effect can be achieved. When not in use, the gun arm can be moved to a rest position where it is small and immovable. With its two blades, a nail clipper does not stress the finger or toenail one-sidedly. In contrast to a nail scissors can with a Nagelknipser by the pressure distribution so no cracks in the horn plate, such as large and thick nails such as toe nails, arise. In addition, the toenails can always be cut straight with a nail clipper. In this way, the risk that the nail grows, less so. However, a nail clipper can do less fine than a nail scissors. For particularly short or fine nails, a nail scissors makes better, because more precise work. On the other hand, it must be turned to be able to cut the nails of both hands or feet. A nail clipper, however, is symmetrical. However, the fresh edges or cut edges that it produces may sometimes be sharp-edged or frayed – depending on the quality and sharpness of the Knipsers. As a result, it is sometimes worthwhile to hurry up a bit. Some nail clippers such as the Victorinox nail clippers therefore have an integrated, fold-out nail file.