Just like a nail clipper is supposed to be: It is very sharp and actually "cuts" your nails...

Downside: Because it is very sharp, and not very wide and round (compared to the exact shape of an average human fingertip) it creates "edgy" rectangular cuts. Still love it!

I was really looking forward to trying these clippers after going through about 10 cheap clippers that required brute force to use.

I have to admit that, after reading all the positive reviews, I'm fairly disappointed in these. Why? Well, first, they don't seem to be all that sharp. But that may be more perception than reality, because they do cut my nails well.

But even more disappointing is that the opening is so narrow that I have to fumble around just to get my nails into the slot. I found a cheap pair of all-stainless steel clippers at the big-box superstore for about $3.00 that seem to do a better job.

My family has been using J.A. Henckle Nail clipper for 8 years (works great even now), and I love it very much. When I moved out from my parent's house and when I was about to order one myself, I saw people recommending Seki Nail Clipper over Henckle's Nail Clipper. So i thought I'll give a shot to it, and purchased Seki instead...and wow...I LOOOOVE this Seki Clipper. I never thought I would need separate nail clipper for toe nails (one is enough to do all job), but since Seki nail clipper is so wonderful, I'm kinda tempted to buy a Toe nail clipper as well.

Good, sharp clippers, but they don't open wide enough. It takes some maneuvering to get at your nails.

For such a frequent task you deserve a good tool - this is it. I knocked off one star just because I wish there were a file. I also bought the larger one for toes at the same time - that was a waste. This one is larger than most and I like it better for toes too.