as nice of a idea of a replaceable blade for a nip cutters and have a razor sharp edge over time.. i would far more go for a micro flush cutter getting in the tight spaces for the supports i would have to snip off from a 3D print
I wouldn't recommend these for that application, but instead some some micro flush cutters intended for etched parts. If you're on the lookout for one, check out Hasegawa Trytool's Etching Nipper, they have a very thin blade of 1mm.
They raised the price...well, it was too expensive for me in the first place, so I guess that decision was already made for me. Looks really nice though.
The basic premise of these specialized nippers is less cleanup and minimal stress on plastic, but I wouldn't say it's a necessity, more a convenience. It is quite the investment as an upgrade, and if used correctly, you'll probably only need one and it will be well worth it.
So far, in terms of cutting ability, yes! Also since the blade is detachable, it can be easily honed/sharpened, further prolonging its lifespan, but time will tell if the steel quality can hold its sharp edge, which is what the Godhands excel in despite much use (within reason: aka only for intended materials). The only caveat I have to report right now is that the blades are a bit wider, while the Godhand can access tighter spaces.
I do have a few Knipexes for electronics and pipes and while I agree they are fantastic for metal wiring, they are far too large for plamo scales I work on and won't cut as cleanly, which is oftentimes the case with most double edged nippers. The single edge nippers work more like a mitre cutter and will leave a significantly flush cut without causing much stress and deformation on the plastic.
It's just the precision cut that makes these sharp, albeit brittle single edge nippers different and having slim blades just means less cleanup of nubs in sprues/gates. That said, diamond stones/files are amazing! Until last year, I've been using whetstones for my gouges/knives, until I got a few chisels, which then led me to finally get diamond stones/files. I especially like the small files to use with small tools like scissors and nippers.
Omg Hatsune Miku That aside. I did get them and three replacements blades from HLJ just because I had some old cheap single bladed nippers that have started to rust because of my negligence. I hope these lasts me well
Are there any nippers with double blades? Ie blades on both nipper prongs (similar to the way a scissor works)? Most that I see are blade on one side and “pusher” on the other. Seems like that will help decrease stress marks when cutting.
Well yes, most common cheap nippers out there are actually double bladed. Single blade nipper like this or Godhand are actually less common and niche specialist product. Two blades are actually worse for stress marks because their pinching movement put more stress into the part its cutting to.
Yes, actually the most common before the advent of single edged nippers. Think of it like a sharp knife (cutting blade) cutting on a chopping board (the blunt blade), effectively "slicing". What double edged nippers do is a "pinch", if the blades aren't extremely sharp, they tend to squeeze the plastic before actually cutting it, which causes deformations to the plastic parts.
Wait they're actually good? Lmao I saw them at a random shop the last time I was in japan and almost bought it just for the meme but assumed if it's a miku collab I'd be only paying for the branding and the actual product sucks.
Yup, they are pretty good, albeit slightly wider blades, it cuts cleanly and honestly, with proper use, this would last a long time before any need to replace or sharpen, but I like that the option is there. :D Plamokojo Committee actually makes good products, but yeah the Miku Racing branding adds 1000 Yen. XD There is the standard version with orange trims, but it's exactly the same nipper.
as nice of a idea of a replaceable blade for a nip cutters and have a razor sharp edge over time.. i would far more go for a micro flush cutter getting in the tight spaces for the supports i would have to snip off from a 3D print
I wouldn't recommend these for that application, but instead some some micro flush cutters intended for etched parts. If you're on the lookout for one, check out Hasegawa Trytool's Etching Nipper, they have a very thin blade of 1mm.
They raised the price...well, it was too expensive for me in the first place, so I guess that decision was already made for me. Looks really nice though.
The basic premise of these specialized nippers is less cleanup and minimal stress on plastic, but I wouldn't say it's a necessity, more a convenience. It is quite the investment as an upgrade, and if used correctly, you'll probably only need one and it will be well worth it.
So they perform as well as the godhands?
So far, in terms of cutting ability, yes! Also since the blade is detachable, it can be easily honed/sharpened, further prolonging its lifespan, but time will tell if the steel quality can hold its sharp edge, which is what the Godhands excel in despite much use (within reason: aka only for intended materials).
The only caveat I have to report right now is that the blades are a bit wider, while the Godhand can access tighter spaces.
I just got this video on my feed. Why don't you use electronics snips instead? My Knipex ones are ground flush and work perfectly fine.
I do have a few Knipexes for electronics and pipes and while I agree they are fantastic for metal wiring, they are far too large for plamo scales I work on and won't cut as cleanly, which is oftentimes the case with most double edged nippers. The single edge nippers work more like a mitre cutter and will leave a significantly flush cut without causing much stress and deformation on the plastic.
@@paniccoffee ahh ok. I used the tiny electronic snips on plastic models but filed the last bit flush with diamond files.
It's just the precision cut that makes these sharp, albeit brittle single edge nippers different and having slim blades just means less cleanup of nubs in sprues/gates. That said, diamond stones/files are amazing! Until last year, I've been using whetstones for my gouges/knives, until I got a few chisels, which then led me to finally get diamond stones/files. I especially like the small files to use with small tools like scissors and nippers.
Omg Hatsune Miku
That aside. I did get them and three replacements blades from HLJ just because I had some old cheap single bladed nippers that have started to rust because of my negligence. I hope these lasts me well
Awesome! I'm still waiting for the restock it shut down on me 😅, but I'm sure it would last a long time under normal circumstances.☕
Are there any nippers with double blades? Ie blades on both nipper prongs (similar to the way a scissor works)? Most that I see are blade on one side and “pusher” on the other. Seems like that will help decrease stress marks when cutting.
Well yes, most common cheap nippers out there are actually double bladed. Single blade nipper like this or Godhand are actually less common and niche specialist product. Two blades are actually worse for stress marks because their pinching movement put more stress into the part its cutting to.
Yes, actually the most common before the advent of single edged nippers. Think of it like a sharp knife (cutting blade) cutting on a chopping board (the blunt blade), effectively "slicing". What double edged nippers do is a "pinch", if the blades aren't extremely sharp, they tend to squeeze the plastic before actually cutting it, which causes deformations to the plastic parts.
@@cnhnx Yes, exactly, thank you!
@@cnhnxahh, gotcha. Didn’t realize double blades were the norm.
What game are we talking about?
Wait they're actually good? Lmao I saw them at a random shop the last time I was in japan and almost bought it just for the meme but assumed if it's a miku collab I'd be only paying for the branding and the actual product sucks.
Yup, they are pretty good, albeit slightly wider blades, it cuts cleanly and honestly, with proper use, this would last a long time before any need to replace or sharpen, but I like that the option is there. :D Plamokojo Committee actually makes good products, but yeah the Miku Racing branding adds 1000 Yen. XD There is the standard version with orange trims, but it's exactly the same nipper.