These top quality Dovo 4" nickel-plated cuticle nippers have cutting edges that measure approximately 3/16". They have a box joint to help give stability to the cutting edges. To make a box joint, one blade is milled out in the shape of a box and the other blade is inserted into and through the box, preventing sideways movement. A box joint is much more difficult to make and therefore more expensive than a lap joint, in which one blade is laid on top of the other blade, similar to scissors. It is much better for these small and delicate cuticle nippers to have a box joint, because a lap joint can loosen up much more quickly and the cutting edges will lose their alignment.

As in all quality nippers, the cutting edges of these cuticle nippers first meet at the very tip, leaving a wedge-like gap between the edges. When stronger pressure is applied, the edges close and cut in a rocking fashion like a knife on a cutting board.

These cuticle nippers are forged by Dovo in Solingen, Germany. Forging makes the metal harder so they will stay sharp longer. These cuticle nippers are nickel plated. Their total length is 4".

The cutting edges measure approximately 3/16". This measurement is approximate because these cuticle nipper cutting edges are hand-honed by Solingen master grinders. The cutting edges on a cuticle nipper are referred to as the "jaw." The choice of jaw length primarily depends on personal preference. In our experience, the 3/16" jaw is the most popular size for cutting cuticles. However, some customers want the 1/8" jaw to cut a tiny bit at a time, and some prefer the larger sizes, which are 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". Technically, 3-16" is called a "quarter jaw, 1/4" is called a "half jaw," and 1/2" is called a "full jaw."

Imported directly from Solingen, Germany.