Breaking down the various parts of nail clippers
Understanding the various parts of nail clippers can save you from a jagged edge or a crushed nail next time you're sitting down for a bit of personal grooming. It's one of those tools we all own—usually tucked away in a bathroom drawer or a travel kit—but we rarely give it a second thought until it stops working right. When you actually look at a pair of clippers, you realize they're a pretty clever bit of engineering. They rely on basic physics to make a tough task like cutting through a thick toenail feel like slicing through butter. ...