Customer Reviews

Pour Homme Ulta Slim Nail Clipper in Black Leather Pouch

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Cutting fingernails is always an annoying task. The cheap little cutters are uncomfortable to use, require a lot of pressure to make their dull "blades" cut, and shoot the fingernail tips across the room. Then the little scavenger hunt begins, as I search the room to try and collect the wayward tips.

I've tried more expensive ones, from better brands like Tweezerman (they do make great tweezers), but the only thing I seem to get for the extra cash is a larger size. They're still dull, they still shoot the tips across the room, but at least they are bigger.

So, I took a risk and tried this one, not so much because of the name, but I liked that it won a design award, had a cool look, and (my reasoning went) even if it turned out to be no better, at least it looks really good.

Imagine my surprise when this little beauty arrived. It has a great bead-blasted matte finish that looks like titanium (it is actually stainless steel, according to the packaging). The little instruction book was tiny and impossible to follow, but who needs instructions to figure out a nail clipper, right?

Well, after thinking it wasn't working (the blades wouldn't quite touch when I squeezed), I finally figured out that the handle has to be raised and then pulled out and up, to settle in a groove on the lever (this will make more sense when you can play with one yourself). That allows more leverage, and makes the blades close all the way. So, if you get one and it doesn't seem to work, play with it a bit longer and you'll figure out the lever trick.

The blades are incredibly sharp. I remember when I got my first set of "real" kitchen knives from Henckel after using the cheap kind for years. The new knives were so sharp it took me a while before I wasn't accidentally cutting myself here and there. I just wasn't used to having to be careful with them. This clipper is *that* sharp.

And the real benefit? No more tips shot across the room! Turns out that was happening because the dull blades of standard clippers pinch the tip off instead of cutting, and that makes them fly off. With this one, they just fall right off with no force behind them. It is great, and makes me look forward to the task.

They are a bit on the narrow side, so it will take multiple clips per nail to do the job. I don't mind this because I like to have more control over the curve, but it is something to be aware of, particularly if you've been using the more expensive, larger styles.

Also, the leather pouch that it comes with is incredibly stiff, and it is a real effort to jam the clipper into it. It does loosen up a bit with use (I've had mine about six months now), but the quality of the pouch is not as high as the clipper.

What's that old Maglite tagline? A work of art that works? That's what this is! Attractive enough to be in the museum of modern art, and effective enough to make you round up your collection of older clippers and toss them in the trash. The price is a lot if you aren't sure it works, but it does. Really, it is worth twice the cost, and looks the part.

You'll enjoy this one!

Sean P. Logue, 2008

Well, I was tired of the crappy $3 clippers that would break after a while, or get to dull to clip properly. I invested in this pair of clippers and I plan to keep them for a lifetime. They're so sharp that when cliping nails, they don't even make the clicking noise. The slim design is pretty nice for travel, and it just looks cool. Does a great, GREAT job on the nails, the built in file is a plus. Stop buying cheap clippers, and get this one which will last a lifetime.

So I was introduced to the world of superior nail clippers a couple years ago when I got the Seki Edge.....

http://www.amazon.com/Seki-Edge-Stainless-Fingernail-Clipper/dp/B000F35R00/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1322510729&sr=8-3

Recently I misplaced that and decided to order another rather than go without. I had used that Seki a couple times a week for over a year and it was still sharper and superior to any other 'new' clipper I'd ever used. Just wish it had a built-in file and the portability of this one intrigued me. So I tried this one to see if it'd be an upgrade. I couldn't find any reviews comparing these so here is the comparison for others like me:

Clipping: Both are fantastic and very similar in the pressure it takes to cut. The Seki is a little easier to hold in your hand and it's a little more curved on the blade end. It's also a bit easier to see what you are doing. If both were sitting in front of me I'd choose the Seki. Though this does an unexpectedly good job of 'catching' nails. Some fall out, but most just lay in there behind the blade until you tap them into the trash. Therefore it's a little less messy than the Seki. Though neither will launch a nail like cheaper cutters do. These cut and drop, cheap ones pinch and launch. Obviously, this one takes a little more finagling to get it into cutting position, but the sleekness more than makes up for that.

Portability: Because I kept misplacing the Seki, I was hoping this one would fit easily in my wallet and therefore wouldn't be misplaced. It does. Not if you are the minimalist money-clip kind of person but I don't have much in my wallet and this doesn't add much to the bulk. Nice! Wish it had a keychain hole but it does not. Ironically, the Seki does but it's too heavy for something I'd want on my keychain.

File: I used to misplace a separate file, no more. This one works great. I read some complaints about it being too fine. I think it is just right. It's the sand-papery type file (though metal, not sand) instead of the angled ribs. This clipper is so sharp and accurate all you need the file for is a little buffing, not additional shaping. Though it is small and there isn't an obvious way to hold it correctly while filing. I have only ever used files for very brief smoothing after a cut so this is fine for me. If you approach fine filing with seriousness though, this will probably fall short for you.

I still prefer the ergonomics and general weight of the Seki. This one is lighter and not as curvy, therefore it slips a little when getting a grip and trying to position. I suppose some might like the lightness better, I always enjoyed the heft of the Seki since it adds to the quality feel.

I'm not sure which I'd choose if I had none. This is way easier to misplace unless you take advantage of it's size to slip in your wallet or similar home. It's also just smaller for traveling and you don't need a separate file. It's also better at not dropping nail files. If you don't mind having the best tools that take up more space, I'd go with the Seki. I finally found my misplaced Seki and will still probably use that most of the time. However, when on the go and I need to trim an annoying nail, I'm very happy that this and it's file will always be on-hand without me having to remember to 'pack' it. For that and the many years of expected service, it's worth every penny.

I clip my nails several times a week and its always just a couple at a time (there's always one or two that are just annoying me). As other habitual clippers know, constantly messing with your nails (tapping, clipping, etc) just leads to faster growing, which leads to more clipping.... If you can't slow down this cycle, you might as well make it enjoyable. Once you use a good clipper, you'll never go back to the 99 cent ones from the drugstore.... I actually shudder at the thought of one of those leaving a rough edge because all they really do is pinch hard and tear.

If you ever notice someone clipping a lot but using cheap tools this would make a great gift. I've spent most my life not doing it the right way and I'm sure there are many who would appreciate the difference.

The Ultra Slim Nail clipper works just like you'd want a nail clipper to work. The blades are very sharp, so even toenails are easy to clip. They hinge a little differently than a typical pair of clippers, but the design gives them more leverage, so it's a good thing. And it's still deep enough that it can take almost 1/4" off of a nail. And it does hold onto a nail so you can drop it into a wastebasket without having to hunt for it.

The slim design is ingenious. It folds up and goes in it's pouch (which is a tight fit) and is so small that the main drawback is that it could be easy to lose. It is also smaller than I thought it would be. It's only about 1.5" long, so definitely closer to the size of typical fingernail clippers.

And they look very cool. A completely different design than the common clipper, but that's a great thing in this case.

Almost return the item, because did not check the instruction for use properly, then noticed one review title "read the instruction before leaving negative review", opened up the box again (which almost went to post office), tried to check one more time and the clippers worked much better this time. Now keeping the item. However from such famous brand name like Zwilling Twinox expected better quality product.

I purchased this item based on the good reviews that it had received. I was very pleased with this clipper after the first use, easily cut the nail without causing the clippings to fly all over. Easy to use and definitely worth the price I paid. Only downside is that the file could be better.

I didn't know it already cut my nail. Very soft. Very clear. After cut nail, surface of nail also really clear.
You need to watch out, when you use this clipper. ;) I bring this clipper everywhere. and I ordered 2 more for future.

After having a cheap pair literally break in use, I decided to indulge in expensive nail clippers. Read a number of reviews, this seemed a good place to start. I am extremely happy with the quality, the sharpness, the design, and ease of cleaning. This is a great product.

Very slim and trims nails sharply. Opening and closing the clipper is a little tricky but not a big problem. The leather pouch is thicker and stiffer than the ideal.

I lost about 95% of the strength and function of my left hand due to sudden idiopathic brachial plexus neuropathy.
Then I lost the Henkels nail clipper that I had bought while in Switzerland 45 years ago.
My left hand was too weak to trim my right hand nails with any of the clippers I could find, so I searched Amazon for a Henkels replacement.
It cuts so easily, with so little force required, that I can use it with my severly debilitated left hand.
The design is even better than the 1966 model. Three cheers for Henkels!!!