Sklar's Merit nail nipper is used for removing portions of the toe nail or the nail plate. This product features barrel spring, grooved, plier handles with a locking mechanism that is released upon squeezing the handles. This lock is intended to keep the sharp blades closed when the instrument is not being used. The barrel spring allows for the jaws to open wider for a more accurate placement of the sharp blades. Merit instruments are Sklar’s durable quality, cost effective office-grade line of products commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. They are hand crafted in Pakistan and come with a 10-year guarantee.