The cuticle nipper is one of the most commonly used tools in nail care and nail salons. In the first part, we will discuss basic product knowledge and usage methods. The second part will explore how to judge the quality and answer questions related to customization and packaging that wholesalers may be interested in.

The quality of cuticle nippers has a significant impact on users, such as making trimming labor-intensive, prone to rusting when in contact with water or corrosive substances, low closure causing skin pulling, uncomfortable handle design leading to fatigue, low hardness causing blade deformation, and poor workmanship that damages both glue and skin.

Name : Nail Nipper or Nail Cuticle Nipper

Sizes of the Cuticle Nipper: (Blade and Handle Length)
Blade:
Size 10: 4mm
Size 12: 4-5mm
Size 14: 5-6mm
Size 16: 6-7mm

Blade length corresponds to the length of the blade. Most nail technicians prefer sizes 12 and 14. For more delicate cuticle work, a custom 3mm blade length can be ordered. It is recommended for those new to the nail industry to use size 12 for simpler cutting and less risk of tearing.

Appearance Types of Cuticle Nippers

Handle Width: Common widths are 6cm, 6.5cm, 7cm, 8cm, suitable for different preferences of nail technicians.

Handle Length: 10-11.5cm

Blade: Inclined to not obstruct the line of sight, with different incline angles of 10°, 25°, and 30°.

Usage Method of Cuticle Nippers:

Nail Nipper Quality Section:

Material:

Most materials on the market are stainless steel, with only a few low-quality options using materials prone to corrosion, rusting, and low hardness, making them less durable.

Common Stainless Steel Materials Used for Cuticle Nippers:

2Cr13:

Pros: Relatively low cost, suitable for general-purpose small knives and scissors.
Cons: Lower hardness compared to others, weaker wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

3Cr13:

Pros: Moderate cost, used for low-cost blade, small knives, and hand tools.
Cons: While slightly higher in hardness than 2Cr13, it may still be lower compared to 4Cr13.

4Cr13:

Pros: Moderate cost, used for general-purpose knives, medical instruments, hand tools, etc.
Cons: Although hardness is slightly higher compared to 2Cr13 and 3Cr13, there may still be limitations in high-performance requirements.

420J2:

Contains 13% chromium, a martensitic stainless steel used for making knives, medical instruments, and daily necessities.
Relatively better hardness than 3Cr13, but 420J2 may be slightly inferior to 3Cr13 and 4Cr13 in terms of corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

420:

Usually has moderate to high hardness, similar to 2Cr13, 3Cr13, 4Cr13, and 420J2.
Lower corrosion resistance, especially in contact with strong acids and alkalis.

Workmanship of Nail Nipper:

One-time Forging Process:

Pros: Improved metal density and uniformity, can form larger shapes in one forging, enhances mechanical properties like toughness and fatigue resistance.
Cons: Relatively complex process, lower production efficiency, may require multiple forging or additional processes for complex shapes.

Quenching and High-Temperature Forging Process:

Pros: Improved strength and hardness, good deformation performance suitable for manufacturing high-strength, high-hardness parts.
Cons: May require higher temperature and equipment, higher cost, may need multiple processes for complex shapes.

Powder Metallurgy Pressing (PMP):

Pros: Suitable for complex-shaped parts, high production efficiency, reduces waste, can achieve details that traditional processes cannot.
Cons: Lower material density, may require further heat treatment for performance improvement, some materials may not be suitable for high-temperature environments.

Hand Grinding:

Allows for finer control.

Hand grinding allows the cutler to have more precise control over the shape, angle, and polish of the blade.
Feel and Experience: Some knife enthusiasts believe that hand-ground blades have a better feel, and the experience and skill of the cutler are evident.

Machine Grinding:

Ensures consistency in shape and performance, but lacks the finesse of hand grinding and cannot be customized. Lower production cost.

Single Cutting:

Pros: Improves density and uniformity, can form larger shapes, reduces subsequent processing.
Cons: Relatively complex, lower production efficiency, may require multiple cuts for complex parts.

Double Cutting:

Pros: Finer, better closure, smooth and delicate blade, longer-lasting sharpness, more durable.

Customization:

Color: Can customize silver, gold, black, and other sprayable colors, as well as titanium colors (not titanium-made nail nippers).

Finish: Can customize matte and glossy finishes.
Some wholesalers are willing to customize silicone handles for anti-slip purposes.

Size: Can customize blade size, handle length, and opening width.

Packaging: AULRO offers exquisite packaging customization and also provides customization for nail tool sets, with a minimum order quantity of 50.

Contact us to inquire about wholesale prices or custom-made nail cuticle nippers and other details.

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