The Merit™ Nail Nipper with concave blades is used for removing portions of the toe nail or the nail plate. The plier handles are double and partially serrated, 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. This nipper is available in different lengths, straight or curved. Merit™ is Sklar's office grade line for routine in-office minor procedures. Crafted in Pakistan, this line offers cost efficient high quality instruments.