Nipper/Clipper question

[ashtree1]

I have had the nail knot/clipper tool for quite some time, the nippers are getting dull and was wondering if its possible to sharpen them? If the ladder is there any nippers that you recommend. Thanks

[rkfiske]

if the front of them is flat, you could take some very fine sand paper on a flat hard surface and grind the front of the two blade ends perpendicular to the sandpaper. If you have a sharpening stone of some kind you could try that as well.

[Artin]

if the front of them is flat, you could take some very fine sand paper on a flat hard surface and grind the front of the two blade ends perpendicular to the sandpaper. If you have a sharpening stone of some kind you could try that as well.

That's what I was thinking.
I would go 400grit to 600

Artin

[Papasequoia]

I bought a tool like that, and in the instructions it said one could sharpen them using a regular sharpening stone (they are flat on the front). However, they never got nearly sharp enough. Now I just keep them in my bag as a back-up and in case I need the nail knot tool and I bought some new ones. I remember reading Midcurrent's review of one of the big expos last year and they were lamenting the fact that nippers just get dull and no one has really come out with a high end materials one that will hold and edge. Someone else may have found some nice ones, but now I just replace mine every year or two with whatever is hanging on a shop wall.

[1mocast]

I have seen others use small nail clippers. I thought what a great idea. I probably won't ever buy nippers again especially for the salt.

[Wildman]

Nail clippers are extraordinarily cheap and work very well. I have bought a couple fancy ones but they got dull quick. Using a combination forceps/cutters worked great till I lost them....twice.

[flybob]

The last time Hook and Hackle had them on sale for 1.99, I bought 10 pair! (friking Hoarder)
Started to use them on the tying bench as well.
When they get nicked and dull, I just toss them!
I still have 6 pair left!

[ashtree1]

Thanks guys, yeah going to try the file, but yeah probably will buy up Many small nail clippers.
Getting ready for a good season. Have a cool one

[JGFLYFISH]

Thanks guys, yeah going to try the file, but yeah probably will buy up Many small nail clippers.
Getting ready for a good season. Have a cool one

How about ceramic blade nippers? Perhaps someone from the board has some experience with them.

[rayfound]

I cannot get out of the habit of using my teeth.

[1mocast]

How about ceramic blade nippers? Perhaps someone from the board has some experience with them.

I was trying to find some for the salt but haven't had any success. Orvis used to make them.

[Pete]

I cannot get out of the habit of using my teeth.

Wait until your denist chews you butt for creating small grooves in yout theeth . Been there, done that. Of course that wasn't tippet material, but years of chomping thru mono prior to converting to the quiet sport.

Pete

[Charlie Webb]

I've used lots of nippers and haven't found one that stays sharp for very long. Even the expensive ones (Abel and Orvis) eventually get dull, and I'm not one for sharpening them as I expect them to stay sharp for the money I paid. I think the idea of purchasing a bunch of nail clippers on the cheap is a great idea. Use them, abuse them, and toss them when they get dull.