KAI Japanese Nail Clippers With Side Nail File, Stainless Steel, Made in Japan

In the realm of nail care, a gem does shine,KAI Japanese Clippers, oh how they align.Crafted from stainless, with precision so keen,A tool for the task, both sturdy and clean.With a side file included, it’s a thoughtful design,To smooth out the edges, making nails look divine.Mild in their cutting, they glide with such grace,No jagged edges left, just a polished embrace.Made in Japan, where quality reigns,These clippers endure through the trials and pains.For both fingers and toes, they handle with ease,A reliable companion that aims to please.So if you seek comfort in each little snip,KAI’s got your back on this grooming trip.Affordable yet mighty, they stand out from the rest,In the world of nail clippers, they surely are best.

[*4 1/2 Stars] Well-built, stainless steel construction and remarkably sturdy. Blades are SHARP, and the design provides truly outstanding leverage so clipping even the thickest nails is very, very easy. (The leverage on these is the best of any I have tried, so if less effort is your priority, look no further.) It comes fitted with a removable elastomer clippings catcher, which catches my clippings very dependably. The clippers are definitely in-between standard finger nail clippers and toenail clippers. I like that aspect a lot - I plan to use them for both.The file built into the side of the clippings catcher appears to be a fine diamond surface. It is a good file material, but too small: about 1 1/2" long by only 1/8" wide, so more like a extra-narrow strip of filling surface. My problem is, it's really only useful for longer nails - since the file strip is embedded in the clippings catcher, it's very hard to get my short nails flush on the file surface. -1/2 star for the file.I have also bought the Feather Company "Pareda" clippers, and previously owned the Seki Edge SS-01 "Deluxe Nail Clippers." the Seki Edge are similar to this model in some ways, but they are smaller, more lightweight and have a hard plastic clippings catcher instead of elastomer. They also do not have the ultimate leverage/power that this model offers, so they require a *little* more effort to cut, but not much. The Seki also feature a disappointingly small nail file built into the clippings catcher.The Feather Co's Pareda clippers are the most unique, and the most heavyweight as well. The medium size is large, but not as large as this Kai model. The Pareda may be my top choice, though, because they have a patented under-bite on the jaws that create a truly feathered edge to the freshly-cut nail. Looking at it, I am still a bit stymied as to how - and WHY - this works... but it surely does. This means less filing, if any, is needed for a smooth finish. (Although, as it happens, the Pareda also has one of the nicest metal files i have EVER seen, even amongst my metalworking tools!. It is larger than the other brands' and built into the handle rather than the base.)

They make a CLEAN cut & don't leave your nails jagged like some of the cheap clippers. Feel very sturdy & well made. Only issue is the nail file is a recessed strip on the side & it's hard to file your nails if they are particularly short (which is easy to do with these clippers). Would be 5 stars if they had a better nail file.

If you haven't gotten a good pair of nail clippers, you have no idea how much better it clipping your nails can be. Without exaggeration, this is some of the best money I've ever spent. I will never go back to standard nail clippers. Nothing flying across the room. They cleanly and quickly cut exactly where you expect. If it's not long enough to get the whole nail at once, it won't rip out or tear another portion of the nail. You always end up with a clean, one-piece nail that stays in the clipper until it's tilted into your hand or into the trash can.

Very impressed with the quality and sharpness of this item!

This nail clipper is just okay. It is very large and unwieldy to use, but it is sharp. Would not buy again.

This product is so amazing! Descent nail clippers are so hard to find, that is why I looked for nail clippers made in Japan. The quality is unbeatable! The clippers are slightly curved, which I prefer. They cut smooth like butter! And you can take the black plastic underside off to get a cut closer to the edge of the blade. (This is great for stubborn tiny hang nails!) I think I will keep the backing off, because the nail file is tiny and virtually useless. I still think this product is amazing, and it’s great for its price! Will definitely recommend!!

Well built, can slide the plastic off too if you don't like it being on the base.