Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have a quirk (curse) where I become irritated/distracted when my fingernails reach a certain length. It can strike at any time; therefore I’m never without a pair of fingernail clippers. Up until about a year ago, I didn’t realize there was a higher tier of clippers. I struggled with the cheap dollar store clippers, in all their terrible, flaking, chrome-plated glory. After enough torn nails and too-close cuts, I searched out a better way to clip. My search ended when I found the Seki Edge nail clippers. I love the Seki Edge! They were such a step up to my usual accouterments that I didn’t care about the few flaws that they had; I was a believer in the better nail clipper. Fast-forward a year later… I decided that I wanted to have a dedicated “at-home” clipper and one that I could leave in my work/travel bag. My first thought was to get another Seki. But, having spent a year with it, its few flaws (namely high price and large size) were enough to get me looking around for an alternative. At the conclusion of a relatively long search, I determined that the Klipit is the only viable alternative to the Seki. So, I placed my order and (not-so) patiently awaited its arrival. I’ve been using the Klipit for a month now (about 5 or 6 clippings), and here is what I can say about it: • The dual set is a great value. Compared to the Seki Edge, it was about 35% cheaper for the fingernail clippers. • Fit and finish is wonderful. They are made from surgical steel and have a nice satin finish. Compared to the Seki, they slightly edge them out (mainly because of the logo treatment. The Klipit has a clear-coated badge, while the Seki is just a sticker that will probably peel off at some point). • As a designer, I loved the packaging and waterproof travel bag included with the Klipit. It’s an old-school Swiss design aesthetic. • The Klipit fingernail clipper is considerably smaller than the Seki. This is a positive and a negative. It’s great for travel (stores in a pocket very easily), which is what I need from it. The downside, compared to the Seki, is that, since the lever arm is shorter, it requires more pressure to cut through the nail. • Blade is super sharp and makes a crisp, clean cut. I imagine it will stay that way for a long time. • Not really a negative, but compared to the Seki’s satisfying “CLICK” when your using the clipper, the Klipit has more of a dull, less satisfying (but quieter) “snap”. • Designed in the USA…. But assembled in China (just like the iPhone!). Versus the Seki, which I believe is designed/made in Japan. One final note is that, when I received my order the toenail clipper was missing from the packaging. I promptly contacted customer service and they did a wonderful job of making things right and sending out a new order. The bottom line is that I'm very satisfied with my Klipit clippers and I'd happily buy another set from them.