Timestamps 0:10 Intro 14:56 How to cut pieces off the runner 17:30 Instruction Manual Holder 18:42 GodHand SPN-120 22:20 GodHand PN-120 24:59 USA Gundam Store Single Bladed Nipper 27:46 P.I.T. Model Nipper E-MT02-0115M 29:11 Tamiya Craft Tool Series No.123 30:34 Beaditive Modeler Series Single Blade Nipper 31:50 Mr Hobby GSI Creos MT106 Mr. Nipper Single-Edged 34:28 Ansai P3465 Sharp Nipper 35:54 Valtcan Prime One Pull Pro 36:58 WISEPRO 02 Nipper 39:07 DSPIAE ST-A 3.0 40:13 Micro Mark Micro Sprue Cutting Plier 41:44 Stedi Advanced Single-Edged Model Pliers 43:41 Hobby Mio HM-108 Ultra Thin Blade Nipper 45:23 Hobby Mio HM-109 Stainless Steel Single Blade Nipper 47:34 Conclusion

I never thought I would have the need to see that many of anything tested, but I feel I have gained useful knowledge. Thanks for another great review video.

I went from actual wirecutters to the DSPIA. What an insane difference. Sadly the stopping rod fell out at some point, which I’ve replaced with superglued pieces of a cocktail stick. Very nice test.

That WisePro seems like a winner for the best cost effective plastic nipper of the bunch. Appreciate the video going over all of these - I feel properly informed!

The bright red pieces contrasted against your grey gloves and grey background reminds me of Schindler's List. Great video!

cool comparison! i’m not too worried about stress marks since i intend to paint all my models so i’ve been really happy with the $15 Godhand PN-125.

Great video! I love how you managed to pull off the nipper faceoff, I had some of the items presented here like the Nanye and Dispae 3.0. I wanted to buy a God Hand nipper (red) but went for the Dispae 3.0 instead and you are right about the packaging and the performance. 👌

I don't think the Tamiya nipper is actually a single blade. They are a standard double blade design, but an excellent quality double blade.

I have had the GH PN-120 for a long time and use them only on clear parts due to the sharpness and strength. They work amazingly for that purpose

I had those PIT Nippers, blade, and flat end were uneven. Inconsistent quality control seems to be the issue for them. I sent them back and went with the Stedi Ultimate Single Edge version. $35.00 price point. Give those a try if you want a GodHand comparison.

Excellent Video! I appreciate the extra tips of setting up the runners to not put stress back into the part...I never thought of that!

Great video, may have to consider eventually getting one of these. One thing you might look into as well is how well they clip clear parts, since those can be some of the hardest parts to clip without leaving stress marks.

The one thing I found with the cheaper nippers is that after a few kits, the softer metal starts to lose it's sharpness and they stop cutting and start mashing. I think I made it through about 3 HGs and 2 MGs before they "lost their edge" so to speak. The nice thing about their softer blades is that they won't break as readily so they're great for first cut to get them off the sprue since they're still nice and thin. Godhand SPNs definitely are the thinnest hardest blade of the ones I've tested. I relegated my worn out cheap nippers to first cut duties. My Dispae definite has a slightly thicker blade than the SPNs so they can't get as close as the SPNs. If you're mostly straight built then Godhands are a huge time saver along with a glass file.

I really like the instruction manual holder. Very cool idea.

Awesome. I love my God hands, but it's nice to know that comparable nippers are out there at more reasonable prices when the time comes.

Great video of course. I have been getting a lot of DSPIAE products lately and it all come in the same nice packaging. I can’t bring myself to toss it out.

I use my trusty Tamiya cutters for just about everything. They are reliable, and ship up clean and close. Around 26 bucks.

Literally watch an hour about an dude talk about clippers. Well worth it. Thanks for your dedication and time.

Great and thorough review. Always glad to have links to these products.

Never thought id watch nearly an hour of someone testing cutters! Good info, thanks!

Would love to see a vid on how you perform “maintenance” on these to keep these sharp and polished

I found out recently that GodHand actually makes a less expensive single-edge nipper. It's the PNS-135, and it has a more traditional leaf spring design.

Awesome review on the different designs of nippers. I had no idea about the single edge blade tech.

Its quite interesting that a lot of these shares similar mechanical designs

Wow, can't believe the Nanye nipper cost $18 over there, because in Vietnam here, we can easily buy it around $6.4-$7.68 (150-180k VND), which is 1/10 the price of GodHand SPN-120 (1500k VND ~ $64). While the performance is not that great, and it always leaves some plastic left (because the basic design of the nipper, you can read more about it on Dspiae document), using it then cleaning up with wet generic glass file (only cost me $1) already gives a very good result. So I'd say Nanye nipper + a simple glass file is the best combo for anyone who don't want to spend too much on these tools. BTW, Nanye nipper doesn't have any stoppers, I guess that's the reason why you can hear the nipping sound. Also, the biggest cons of it is that the nipper becomes rusty very easy, I've only use for about less than half the years and the handle is very rusty right now. While it still works normally (probably because I always use the maintenance oil that came with it), I just hate the rusty handle and the nipping sound, so I upgraded to Dspiae 3.0 just couple weeks ago. Mine is the new version coming with a hard plastic box (you can keep the nipper with the cover and the adjustment tool in it), a cleaning cloth and a separate maintenance oil can with another cleaning cloth. The whole set costs us around $30-$34 (700-800k VND) so it's less than half the price of the GodHand SPN-120 while the package and accessories are much more pleasant to have. I was busy so I haven't try out the Dspiae yet, but from all the review I've looked so far, I don't think I'd make another upgrade soon. And those 3 nippers above, the Nanye, the Dspiae 3.0 and the GodHand SPN-120, are the easiest to buy here because most shops sells these, you can always buy them with a very good price. Tamiya, Hobby Mio and some other Japanese nippers are also sold here but not by many shops, though.

Thanks for sharing your information, I didn't know there was so many cutters available. Let alone the differences between them. Keep up the great work.

Those usa gundam nippers look just like the hobbytown house brand I picked up a couple months ago, same cap too. They've been great so far

I've been using the same God Hand sp120 for 7 years. They've build 4 PG, 30+ MG, countless RG and HG and all sorts of other model kits. I honestly don't think anything matches them. They've been dropped and work horses for without any issues. There are a couple of rules I follow. 1. I clean and oil 2. No clear parts 3. Never first cut I've been using cheaper nippers for the first cut and then for the nub removal before cleaning. Honestly, I've never found another set that comes close even when it is so worn. I picked up the ST03 from Dispae and while close their blade isnt as sharp as my worn SPN 120.

apparently the tamiya isn't single blade, mate. idk who gave you the info, but tamiya doesn't make single blade nipper at all. but overall great video. thanks, mate.

I bought that Dspiae from another video of yours and love them.

The big thing when tools produce similar quality results, is how they age and wear. Can you get correct new springs easily? How good is the heat treat on the blade? Etc….

I have those Tamiya cutters. (I use them as my first cut before cleanup with Dspiae 3.0) definitely NOT single blade, so not surprising they didn't do well, they're decent for the price though, for a general use cutter.

My favorite type of review video, one that validates a purchase I've already made! LoL. To be serious, it's interesting that the Godhands do indeed remain the top performers to compare everything against, but of course not the best value. If/when mine break I'll be back so I can pick a replacement.

Tamiya actually makes quite a few different ones. I have the 74035 which is a slightly shorter blade. I get pretty good results from them. Not godhand level, but also a fraction of the price. That said I might consider a couple of those others next time I need nippers.

My USAGS nippers are wearing out so I’m inclined to get the Dspiae. I also use Dspiae panel line scribing bits and they are pretty high quality. I guess I just like red things lol

Great call on the black gloves. The camera focus was very smoothe compared to your other videos

great vid, cant wait to see that new panel liner as well

I actually have the Valtcans and they dont leave any stress marks for me at all. Have been a great pair of nippers for me.

Thanks very much for the very comprehensive review, this is highly appreciated. The last nipper (Hobby Mio) is actually pretty good, I used it to cut MG Nu Gundam ver Ka mechanical clear version and it cuts as clean as the God Hand to my surprise. The spring is a bit lacking and the grip design is quite weird but I love it because it's pretty much rust-resistant unlike the God Hand (I'm now on my third GH nipper). I can confirm that the Tamiya pretty much sucks and should be avoided like the plague. The other Hobby MIo would be my choice if ever my GH is starting to rust again.

Great video man, appreciate it

Great video, but you actually have two different types of tools in this video. The Tamiya, and a few others are traditional flush cutters, with semetrical cutting blades. Most of the ones below like the Godhands have one sharp cutting edge, and one flat/dull edge. They are actually two different tools, used for two different things. The Godhands are meant for a final fully flush trimming of your parts, while the others are meant to do rough trimming. I just think it would be worth mentioning that.

Thanks for the video, it was a great source of information. I’m new to the hobby and been wanting to upgrade my nippers this video help a lot thanks you earned a new subscriber!

I watched your comparison on these nippers and bought the dspiae nippers and found that there is no clean up at all thanks for doing this video 👍

Interesting that your Dspiae came in that box. I also have the STA 3.0 and it came with a proper storage box out of plastic with some foam interior that holds it and the tool, as well as a leather cover for it.

It's good of you to do the summary and conclusion; not all of your videos have that. Keep it up!

Nive review. IMO, the Dspiae 3.0 nippers are just as good as God Hand and are $15 to $20 cheaper.

I have a green handled set of Wise Pros you recommended from an earlier review. They work great. Can't see paying that much for the Godhands.

Always GREAT information...thank you - Happy Easter!

I do the other tamiya double blade cutters to remove from sprues and then do a tight cut with the spn120 godhands. For gunpla foil plated you definitely need the godhands

20:35 that's when I placed my order for a pair of Godhands. I really wish I could have waited to see all 14 others but at that point I was sold, so why bother. I did watch the rest of the video, but still. If someone isn't convinced after that first red part, nothing will ever convince them I guess hehe

Super useful, thank you!

I honestly like my DSPIAE every bit as much as my God Hands

Thank you. I tried out the HM-108 EVO Single Blade Nippers. I am very pleased with them.

I'm almost certain that USAGS nippers use the same manufacturer as Gundam Planet. At least for the1.0 nippers, they look and feel identical, with only the logo stamp being different.

i have been looking to get a god hand for a long time now, but really when i learned that i could just clean it with a hobby knife changed my mind on getting one, still seeing how clean Godhand cut on those piece is really amazing!

FYI .... bought a pair of the P.I.T. nippers and they work great !!! Thanks for the review.

You have great videos. You really helped out with the airbrush & compressor. Got both you recommended at the time. I need close cut nippers for 3d printing where removing supports can be a pain. The single blade cutters seem to work on the edge of a sprue where a support in 3d printing may be off the edge. Will these work for nubs, sprues or supports not on the edge? Any suggestions would be great as well. Thanks!!

For grunt work I mix between Tamiya modelers side cutters and some Citadel cutters. Main modeling work I switch between DSPIAE ST-A 3.0, Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter and the God Hand Ultimate Nipper 5.0 GH-SPN-120. I honestly love the God hands, but find I end up going for the Tamiya Sharp pointed a lot. I've used them for years and they are always reliable.

I use the stedi nippers, but I’m thinking on getting those PN-120s

It seems that, besides the overall quality, the ultimate test for a great nipper is durability in time. Most of the budget products seem to be great but will they endure extensive use? If Anyone would like to to share their experiences after using any of these nippers regularly it'd be great. Great video thanks!

I didn't know there was single blade nippers, I'm just an old school model car builder how do you get in close to a part if one side is a flat anvil? Those robot kits look cool I didn't know there was such a thing.

Appreciate the effort you put into this.

Very comprehensive review - thank you

I found that only one instance you need to buy godhand or similar when you are snap build. Think about it, if you have to paint it anyway, you need to cut it, sand it and paint. The nub mark is not important at all as I have to sand it away anyway. I only use Tamiya 123 and I had Godhand before and I found no difference if you have to sand it anyway.

Awesome test and review as always my friend. Thank you.

nanye enjoyer here. served well for probably 20+ kits.mine has probably rusted a bit but still cuts clean and not broken yet

I got some Madworks single-bladed nippers from Newtype last year for about 40 bucks and they're magic. So good.

Great video! tanks!

Awesome videos. Helps me a lot. pls keep em coming.

It would have been helpful if you said where each product was made. My opinion.

Another educational video 99% of my tools and paints are from your videos/recommendations thx love love love your content

In Australia I have a pair of single blade cutters from Jaycar, $50 roughly. Have a pair for work and home. They cut like butter threw zip ties and copper wiring all day, broke the first pair when I was a bit ambitious and tried to cut 16mm multi strand copper earth cable instead of using the parrot beaks. The home pair like new only having to deal with sprue and resin supports.

Awesome video! Great to see all these nipper compared. Really helps me making a choice. Thanks legend.

are there any that could be easier to use with arthritis BUT leave nice clean nubs? i would normally razor them down to invisibility and sand seams before painting, but things have become pretty painful (and possibly dangerous) in that department lately. i already have godhands, im mostly trying to find something with a longer handle (i think) and less action.

It's just wild that I watched this years ago only to end up buying something not it this list which is the PLAMOKOJO - PMKJ025. Cuts the same as the DSPIAE ST-A 3.0 but has replaceable blades. I was glad I bought it because I accidentally dropped it one time and it chipped the cutting side so I went and bought replacement blades which is 14 dollars but in packs of 3.

Great review 👍🏻👍🏻

Wow. You really did it. That was an eye opener.

the Vaultcan suprised me since i own a pair and mine have never left a white anything and cut just as good as my Dspiae do ,maybe it is a quality control problem idk

I own tamiya sidecutters #35, and I love them,should be included in test.Great test

I have the Trumpeter/ Master tools ones and they are doing nice job for lower price.

Thanks!

I was lucky enough to find a pair of GHPN120 in Japan for 4000 yen (the SP were sold out everywhere, and for good reason), otherwise in Australia a pair goes for $100AUD

Love big comparison video's like these!

I got the MicroMark #88288 I would say that's it's similar to the Tamiya's side cutters.

Another great, concise video and test sir. I have the hobby mio nippers (the one that comes with spray) and they are pretty good but for the price I wish I would of just paid the extra 20 bucks for the god hands! Lol

WAVE makes a single cutter also , I bought mine 5 years ago for 14 euro from hobby link japan.. very good cutter.

I have both God hand tool and build several Gundam Model kit. I have to say the SPN120 is better then the PN120. I also have carpet and drop both nipper and none seem damage and still use to this day. The SPN120 seem sharper and provide a slightly better than the PN120. Some cut on the SPN120 are so clean, I wouldn't notice there was a nub there to began with. The two brand I use the most to make my kit as cleanly as possible since I do not paint them is GodHand nipper and Gunprimer glass file (Raiser I believe it called) and balancer.

For the nanye one i suggest cutting in the middle of the blade mine barely have stress marks and make a sound

Been using Gundam Planet single blades nippers for a while now, just recently purchased the God Hand SPN-120, and I can honestly say there isn't much of a difference between the two. Check the GP ones out if you get the chance.

even with the very sharpest nipper, you'll still need a quick sanding to get rid of that outline from the gate. if you're going to sand it anyway I don't see the point in getting the very best of the best nipper. I've got a mad works single bladed nipper and it works just great for the price.

Great video, keep em coming I'll keep watching

Thank you again for another quality review!

I have a pair of Stedi's (pro blue handle) and I LOVE them The spring won't stay in place after going through a bunch of kits though. It's such a nice nipper though.

If someone would have asked me if I'd ever consider spending an hour watching a video about plastic nippers I'd have replied, "What do you think I am? Sane?! Of course I'd watch it!" So uh.. here I am.

hey thank you!! never gave it a second thought now i know

I love my Valtcan nippers, saw them once in a live stream years ago as an alternative for God hands. They where 13 bux back then. Wish i bought another pair.

Great video and very helpful in choosing the right nippers at the right price. Also, could you send a link to that instruction manual holder? I could really use one of those!

Milwaukee just came out with a tiny little nipper for $12, got to do the test all over again

Would be great if one of these nipper manufacturers produce and sell a 2-pack that is mirrored, i.e., one left-oriented (anvil side on the left) and the other, right-oriented (anvil side on the right), to address cutting those "weirdly oriented" parts

Got a Dspiae cause getting a God Hand is hard.