How to EDJY
EDJY is the first real innovation in nail care since 1881, so it may take a moment to get the hang of it. But once it clicks, you won’t want to go back.
Select your EDJY product below:
1. Don't cut upside down
Unlike nail clippers, never use EDJY upside down. Gently press the safety stop under your nail, ensuring the blade cuts down through the top of the nail only.
2. Avoid tilting
Avoid tilting your nail up or down from the blade as that can bypass the safety stop and lead to unhealthy cut depths.
Used correctly, EDJY’s doctor-designed safety stop lets you cut easily by feel—protecting the skin under your nails, leaving a healthy sliver of white.
3. Multiple small cuts
EDJY's single blade doesn’t mean one big cut. Work your way around your nail making multiple small cuts to create the exact nail shape you prefer—eliminating the need for nail filing.
4. Use the sharp cutting edge
Cut with the sharp part of the blade. For your nail health, the rounded corners aren’t meant for cutting.
5. Easy cleanup and storage
Flip your EDJY over and dump the cuttings into your hand or directly into the trashcan. Snap EDJY back in its protective cap for safe storage, protecting both you and the blade.
Use on human nails only
EDJY isn’t a pair of pliers. Its ultra-sharp, precise, exceptionally hard blade will be damaged by unintended materials like metal, plastic, wood, pet claws, sand, or loose car keys. When used as intended, EDJY delivers a lifetime of clean cuts.
1. Don't cut upside down
Unlike nail clippers, never use EDJY upside down. Gently press the safety stop under your nail, ensuring the blade cuts down through the top of nail only.
2. Avoid tilting
Avoid tilting your toenail up or down from the blade as that can bypass the safety stop and lead to unhealthy cut depths.
Used correctly, EDJY’s doctor-designed safety stop lets you cut easily by feel—protecting the skin under your nails, leaving a healthy sliver of white.
3. Multiple cuts
EDJY's single blade doesn’t mean one big cut. Work your way around your toenail to shape the nail—eliminating the need for nail filing.
4. Use the sharp cutting edge
Cut with the sharp part of the blade. For your nail health, the rounded corners aren’t meant for cutting.
5. Easy cleanup
Open the lever and dispose any nail cuttings into your hand or directly into the trashcan.
The EDJY Toenail Cutter captures fewer clippings than our EDJY Fingernail Cutter because the lever is shorter to improve top-down visibility.
6. Safe storage
Take a second to celebrate your clean cuts and smooth nails—then snap your EDJY back in its protective cap for safe storage, protecting both you and the blade.
Use on human nails only
EDJY isn’t a pair of pliers. Its ultra-sharp, precise, exceptionally hard blade will be damaged by cutting materials like metal, plastic, wood, pet claws, sand, or loose car keys. When used as intended, EDJY delivers a lifetime of clean cuts.
FAQs
Find your answers to frequently asked questions below. Not finding what you're looking for?
Reach out to us at support@edjy.com with any other questions and we'd be happy to help.
Does EDJY use good steel?
EDJY uses the BEST possible steel for our application. What does that mean?
It means that we use European stainless steel that is relatively soft and highly formable in its annealed state. This soft state allows us to stamp the part into the ideal final shape. Thereafter we quench-harden the steel (~2000F in an inert atmosphere down to room temp in under a minute), Cryotreat the steel to -320F for 2 hours to maximize its hardness (and refine its microstructure), we then double-temper it to balance hardness and toughness for optimum performance as a cutting tool. This process is requisite for any premium knife/blade and sets us apart from other nail trimmer manufacturers that settle for mediocre hardness.
In short, we prioritized an extremely sharp cutting edge that requires very little force to cut, leaving behind a clean and unbroken nail that will hold up to a lifetime of (normal) use. As engineering is always about compromise, please note:
- Rust: We greatly reduced the risk of rust by treating our stainless steel’s surface with a satin finish. But like any high-performance steel blade, care matters. Although our steel is highly corrosion-resistant for proper tool steel, prolonged exposure to salt water, moisture, or harsh chemicals can cause minor surface rust. This is typically cosmetic and extremely unlikely to affect cutting performance or lifespan.
- Ruggedness: EDJY is like a scalpel—not an axe. This level of precision means the cutting edge will be damaged when used to cut unintended materials like metal, plastic, wood, pet claws, or guitar strings. We could have designed the blade to tolerate other materials, but instead chose an ultra-sharp, hardened blade that requires very little force and leaves behind a clean, unbroken nail. When used on human nails, EDJY lasts for several lifetimes of clean cuts.
What makes EDJY different from regular nail clippers?
EDJY uses a single, sharp blade inspired by precision tools like kitchen knives and surgical scalpels, ensuring clean cuts without jagged edges or fly-aways.
Is EDJY suitable for all nail types?
Absolutely! EDJY is designed to handle all nail types, from thick to delicate, ensuring a smooth and precise cut every time.
Does EDJY catch 100% of the cuttings?
We don't guarantee that EDJY will catch all your cuttings. The EDJY Nail Cutter blade is designed with an edge that promotes the cuttings to be moved into the engineered cavity of the cutter. However, there are certain instances, dry nails, etc, when the cuttings don't gently shear off. Take a look at our blog post about nail care to help alleviate some of these edge-case scenarios: Nail Care Tips
Any tips for cutting, not crushing my nails?
Take a look at our how-to videos and check out the essential nail care guide in our blog posts.
My Nail Cutter broke! Help!
Reach out to our customer support team in the chat or via email.
Where are EDJY Nail Cutters manufactured?
We proudly make all of our products in the USA, right outside of the Motor City (Detroit) in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
EDJY Patents
EDJY LLC has received patents for many of our innovations, protecting the inventions and extensive resources we devote to research, development, and design.
In accordance with 35 U.S.C. §287(a), EDJY LLC provides notice that the EDJY® products listed below are protected by the associated issued patents. This list is not all-inclusive. Additional EDJY products may be covered by issued patents or pending patent applications in the United States and elsewhere.