10 Best Nail Clippers for Men in 2024, Tested by Experts

Our experts recommended Tweezerman brand nail clippers most, and this set in particular. It comes with two nail clippers, one larger with straight blades and one smaller with curved blades. Both clippers are made from sharp, strong stainless steel, which helps them cut easily and cleanly. They have a wide opening to accommodate nails of all sizes and thicknesses. Tweezerman nail clippers are known for lasting a long time without getting dull or rusting, so you can expect to get many years out of this one pair.

“Their straight edge allows a precise cut and shape for desired length without causing ingrown nails,” says Daisy Lucio, a nail technician at Tricoci Salon and Spa Arlington Heights, Illinois. “They have had the longest longevity since I have had the same ones for five years and are still sharp!”

Made in Japan, these nail clippers are crafted from the same high-grade tempered Japanese stainless steel used to make swords. These tools are well-weighted, and the blades cut through fingernails like butter. A nice upgrade from the drugstore brands, these clippers are well worth the price, according to our experts.

“These are great for a clean, sharp trim that won’t damage nails,” says Michelle Nguyen, CEO of PLA Beauty. “The cut is really precise and they last a long time, and they’re really ergonomic and easy to use.”

Carbon stainless steel has the sharpness of carbon steel and the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, and it’s what makes these nail clippers durable and wear-resistant. The razor-sharp blade provides a superior performance, trimming your nails in a single clean cut without ripping or tearing the nail. Cyndi Van, Nail Service and Education Director at Tricoci Salon and Spa, recommends these nail clippers because they’re sleek and have a built-in file and under-edge cleaner.

Its most unique feature: It bends and folds to make various angles, providing the leverage you need to clip thick nails. When you’re done, these clippers fold up flat so they can be easily tucked away into a pocket or Dopp kit.

Pros

• Sharp blade cuts nail cleanly
• Great for finger and toes

Kandalec swears by these straight-edge nail clippers from Tweezerman because she knows and trusts the quality of the blades. She says that the brand’s tools are meant to last and are sharp enough to cut thicker nails and leave a smooth, clean cut every time.

“I prefer to use straight-blade clippers for their precision and control,” she says. “The curved varieties, while popular, give me less control, and I don’t want to risk accidentally nicking the skin, especially around delicate areas.”

These affordable nail trimmer offers precise trimming, allowing you to trim along the curve of nails and safely around the edges. We like that they’re small enough that you can see and feel exactly what you’re trimming so you don’t accidentally trim more than what’s needed.

Straight blades, like the ones here, are the preferred style among the experts we spoke with. “My favorite nail clipper is a stainless-steel straight edge; preferably a medium sized one that allows for a good grip,” says Van. “[The] reason why is the straight edge allows you to feel where the blade will go down so you can control what you’re clipping more easily.”