Other Surprising Nail Clipper Features
Once you start looking closely, you’ll notice your nail clipper has several other clever design elements worth appreciating.
The Curved Blade
The blade isn’t straight—it’s curved to match the natural shape of your fingernails. This is why toenail clippers typically have a straighter blade: toenails are naturally flatter.
The File
That little metal piece that folds down? It’s a nail file. But on better clippers, it’s also designed with a pointed tip specifically for cleaning under your nails.