Nail Scissors

Description

Nail Scissors

These nail scissors trim fingernails and toenails with a clean, even cut. Their blades are sturdier than cuticle blades, so they cut nail rather than soft skin.

Straight or curved nail scissors

Straight blades cut toenails straight across, as podiatrists usually advise. By contrast, curved blades follow the rounded edge of a fingernail.

Sharp tips

Sharp tips reach under the free edge of the nail. Therefore, the cut starts cleanly without crushing the nail.

Typical uses

Nurses, podiatrists and care home staff use them for routine nail care. They also suit patients who cannot cut their own nails.

Cutting toenails

Cut straight across in several small snips rather than one big cut. This reduces the risk of ingrown nails later.

Size and grip of the nail scissors

At 10 cm, they fit most hands comfortably. Meanwhile, the short blades give good control on small nails.

When to switch tools

Very thick nails can blunt these blades. In those cases, a nail nipper or cutter is the better choice.

Fingernails and toenails

For example, fingernails are thin and curved, so the curved blades follow them neatly. In contrast, toenails are thicker and should be cut straight, which suits the straight version.

Nail scissors options

• 10 cm overall
• Straight or curved blades
• Sharp tips

Blade care

Brush nail fragments from the blades. Dry, oil the screw lightly and sterilise.

How we protect each scissors

You get three years against manufacturing defects with this pair, whichever blade shape you pick. Prior to dispatch, an inspector in Atlanta inspects this scissors with care. For a related option, browse the cuticle scissors. For order basics, check our help page. Similar patterns feature in our general surgical department. For a primer on instrument metals, look up ASTM F899.

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