I need some quality tweezers

[pendragon1998]

I want a sharp, precise pair of slanted tweezers. I had to take another splinter out of my kiddo today, and my current pair were slipping and refusing to grab. I need recommendations for a nice quality pair for ticks and splinters.

I have seen reviews saying Tweezerman's previous level of quality is slipping.

I used to have a nice Revlon pair, which is AWOL now.

I'm not interested in Uncle Bill's. I want full-size slanted tweezers. I'd prefer to keep these under $15-20. Thanks!

Also, is there anyone who makes a little tube-sized carrying case for a couple of sewing needles? I like to get access to splinters with a needle before I start tweezing them. That's how my pediatrician does it.

 

[apollo11]

I've always just used the ones on my swiss army knife

 

[bwringer]

Look for "soda bottle preforms" for a strong clear container for little things like this. Or a matchstick case at any place with camping supplies.

The tweezers found in Swiss Army knives are some of the most accurate I've ever seen or used for splinter work.

Other than that, it's hard to recommend a specific brand of tweezers, because there's a lot of variation and you need to see them in person.

I would check a beauty supply store and ask about their pro brands -- the stuff you'll find in the cosmetics section of a department store is pretty limited.

 

[American Locomotive]

As weird as it sounds - the best "tweezer" I've found for removing splinters was a Mitutoyo caliper. Worked great!

 

[Git]

I have a pair of Tweezerman tweezers (scissor handle) just for splinters and they work great

I would look at their "Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer, Black" for $15.38
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EMYJ88/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[4xdog]

If you want to get really serious about tweezers, look at the ones made for microscopy. I've had a couple pairs of Dumont tweezers for almost thirty years, and I take great care with them.

Not cheap, but almost nothing better. Available in more styles than one could imagine.

https://www.dumonttweezers.com/Tweezer/TweezerStyleList/31

 

[bushmechanic]

The ones iFixIt sells are actually pretty darn precise; certainly for the price.

Not sure if you can buy them without the kit, but the kit is nice, as well.

 

[chrisnazzy]

I've bought tweezers twice in the last couple weeks. Both purchases seem worth the money.

First was an $7 Revlon tweezer I bought for my wife for Christmas with an assist from my 16 year old daughter. I'm sure she had an ulterior motive to steal them from time to time but that has been thwarted by my wife hiding them. Apparently they are pretty nice.

Second purchase was the HF stainless steel tweezer set I bought for my occasional garage needs. I am not a HF fan but these had great reviews and for as little as they would get used they seemed like an obvious choice.

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[bill300d]

Try Rubis or Mann tweezers

 

[KM223]

I’d recommend Knipex tweezers.

 

[B.S.A. (ret.)]

As weird as it sounds - the best "tweezer" I've found for removing splinters was a Mitutoyo caliper. Worked great!

Yeah, you guys go ahead and buy that "offshore stuff". I'll stick with my Brown & Sharpe and Starrett dial caliper tweezers. I only will use the Mitutoyo's for metric slivers.

 

[davethorik]

Yeah, you guys go ahead and buy that "offshore stuff". I'll stick with my Brown & Sharpe and Starrett dial caliper tweezers. I only will use the Mitutoyo's for metric slivers.

I know you're kidding, but the B&S dial calipers were mostly made in Switzerland, so they can do metric as well!

Speaking of Switzerland, I have a pair of Erem flush cutters. I see they make precision tweezers too.

 

[spike99250]

Look at Pocketweez. They fold up( I carry mine on my work keyring) and are very sharp.
The pointy front works great for digging out.

 

[B.S.A. (ret.)]

I know you're kidding, but the B&S dial calipers were mostly made in Switzerland, so they can do metric as well!

Speaking of Switzerland, I have a pair of Erem flush cutters. I see they make precision tweezers too.

LOL! You got me there!

 

[vssjim]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OPF5B4/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Miracle points hold up very well and are cheap to purchase and even made in the USA

 

[davethorik]

Lol!
Op i know you said you dont want uncle bills but when i did machining, they were one of my most used tools, because a splinter can ruin your day. If you couldn't get it out with these, you had to cut it out.

 

[danbuff]

Look at Pocketweez. They fold up( I carry mine on my work keyring) and are very sharp.
The pointy front works great for digging out.

I agree! Made in USA too!!!
http://www.pocketweez.com/

 

[trim]

I searched this forum a couple of years ago for good tweezers. I ended up going with the Rubis based on recommendations on here. They are great tweezers and I would highly recommend them.

 

[SRSemenza]

If you want to get really serious about tweezers, look at the ones made for microscopy. I've had a couple pairs of Dumont tweezers for almost thirty years, and I take great care with them.

Not cheap, but almost nothing better. Available in more styles than one could imagine.

https://www.dumonttweezers.com/Tweezer/TweezerStyleList/31

Wow! Trouble is knowing what to get?

Seth

 

[larry4406]

I need a great set as well.

Keep ideas coming.

I could use a set with a small magnifying lens. At 55 the close up eyesight ain’t what it used to be.

 

[vssjim]

I need a great set as well.

Keep ideas coming.

I could use a set with a small magnifying lens. At 55 the close up eyesight ain’t what it used to be.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00559ALYQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Miracle point has them with a glass on them as well

 

[MK1888]

Sharpen the current tweezers with a Dremel?

 

[Advan]

Sliver grippers are my favourite. Not entirely necessary, but I touch the tips up once in a while with 2000 grit...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UBCKYY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[jeffmoss26]

I carry those on my keyring daily. Working as a locksmith, brass slivers are a way of life.

 

[Shadowdog500]

Try these! They really work well! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006G2XVW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
If you get a splinter at Lowes and go to the courtesy desk, they will give you one of these to get it out.

I also have several Tweezer-man tweezers and an eye loupe. Sad to hear that Tweezer-man is slipping.

Chris

 

[MikeRock]

I second that Dumont tweezers are the best. Used by watchmakers. Plain carbon steel is a bit stronger than stainless, but you have to take better care of them.

 

[Badger 13]

I just came across these and they look interesting.

Grandpa's Tweezers
www.grandpastweezers.com/

Grandpa's Tweezers are created especially with you in mind. Our desire is that when a situation arises where the tweezers could help, you pause and say, "Get Grandpa's Tweezers, they'll do the trick". This could mean using them for removal of various types of hard to reach splinters (wood, metal, glass, cactus, insect ...

 

[GaryM909]

I have had these for over 10 years. There are probably better ones out there but these are the best ones I have ever used.
http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/n-arxsr...es/429/3534__72620.1415798774.386.513.jpg?c=2


https://goo.gl/images/6ShwyE

 

[6PTsocket]

I was at a flea market in Oklahoma City many years ago and the lady sold me a pair of splinter tweezers. She said she sold lots of them to local machinists for metal splinters. It came in a little plastic sleeve with a guard on the tip It is still going strong. Even the sleeve and guard are still OK. The tip is razor sharp. The only marking is Pakistan and a 4 in a box. I guess that is the style or the size. Most of the tweezers and foreceps seem to be from Pakistan. That thing is a gem.

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[6PTsocket]

I was at a flea market in Oklahoma City many years ago and the lady sold me a pair of splinter tweezers. She said she sold lots of them to local machinists for metal splinters. It came in a little plastic sleeve with a guard on the tip It is still going strong. Even the sleeve and guard are still OK. The tip is razor sharp. The only marking is Pakistan and a 4 in a box. I guess that is the style or the size. Most of the tweezers and foreceps seem to be from Pakistan. That thing is a gem.

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I did a little looking and I found what looks to be what I have at Grizzly, H0452 watchman's #4 tweezers, made in Pakistan. The price is right, around 4 bucks.They are not the angled ones but they work great and they are cheap. Never needed a needle, they are quite sharp.

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[matt stott]

Some brands to look into for good tweezers. In order of my personal preference:

Dumont. The Dumostar alloy is my favorite- these are the best, but pricey.
Excelta. The foam grip ones are really nice.
Erem. Used these at work for years. They hold up well
Lindstrom. Have not used, but have not seem a bad tool from them, either.
Jensen Tools: Rebranded from others, but usually a REALLY good value.
Rubis
Regine
Aven.

Just throwing some brands out there.

Matt

 

[Lelandwelds]

https://countycomm.com/products/2ml-capsule-vial-food-grade-10-pack

https://countycomm.com/products/tweezer-set

Soda bottle preforms are a bit large. Other bottles would be perfect size if you can find. These are two liter before blowing.

https://countycomm.com/collections/view-all-storage-products/products/tube-vaults

 

[mbshop]

I just get tweezers from the dollar store and sharpen them myself. Though I have needle kits in the shop yiu can store some in a pill bottle. My shop is filled with pill bottles storing all sorts of things.

 

[pendragon1998]

As a followup, I ended up buying a few things:

TweezerGuru Professional Stainless Steel Slant Tip Tweezer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LI8E4S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

2 Pack Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper Keychain Tweezers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UBCKYY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Medipoint Splinter Out Splinter Remover, 20 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006G2XVW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The Tweezerman tweezers seem like they close up very tightly and I was able to pluck a very, very fine hair off my arm, so I think they should be great for splinters or ticks. The grinding could perhaps have been better, but for the crucial tip of the tweezers, it appeared to be of sufficient quality. The Uncle Bill's tweezers were something I was initially shying away from, because they just look like a piece of spring steel folded over, which I guess they are. But I took a chance on them and I think they are going to be good at gripping anything I need to grab. They were also able to pluck out an extremely fine hair so they apparently close up pretty well. Finally, I got a pack of those little splinter removers as a backup to the tweezers. I can toss a few in each first aid kit and they might be good for cutting through a little skin to get to a deep splinter. I opened one up and it seems like it would hold up to that use. They're disposable. Thank you for all the advice.

 

[6PTsocket]

I just get tweezers from the dollar store and sharpen them myself. Though I have needle kits in the shop yiu can store some in a pill bottle. My shop is filled with pill bottles storing all sorts of things.

One of the dubious advantages of old age, lots of pill bottles for your stuff.

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[Ole Slewfoot]

I get hypodermic needles from my vet. They are so much sharper than any tweezer, and have a handy plastic grip and a nice little storage tube. Snag the edge on the splinter and drag or undercut and pry.

 

[why worry]

Speaking of getting things from the vet. I was at the local urgent care getting my finger sewed up after running it through my 4" joiner. I know I was trying something and it failed. Anyway in talking to the doctor they just throw the instruments away instead of sterilizing them for reuse. So I asked if I could have them and she said sure. And there I was walking out the door with a couple of pair of forceps and tweezers. So not to bad for doing a boneheaded stunt.
Dave

 

[Jimithing616]

Not sure if anyone said it, but I use fingernail clippers... lol they can cut away any skin to get at deep slivers and they have a tight fitting and sharp bite that with proper dexterity is still fully able to grab and pull rather than cut, even on the thinnest of slivers... it sounds like it would be to the contrary... but, I’m telling you, I’ve used it for 7 years of woodworking and remodeling, I hate wearing gloves, and I get A LOT of slivers, big and small... I’m sure there’s a better answer, but, I’ll stick with them....

Oh, and they cut your fingernails! Maybe even your toenails.... who knows.

 

[KnurledNut]

Bumping an old thread...

Some brands to look into for good tweezers. In order of my personal preference:

Dumont. The Dumostar alloy is my favorite- these are the best, but pricey.
Excelta. The foam grip ones are really nice.
Erem. Used these at work for years. They hold up well
Lindstrom. Have not used, but have not seem a bad tool from them, either.
Jensen Tools: Rebranded from others, but usually a REALLY good value.
Rubis
Regine
Aven.

Just throwing some brands out there.

Matt

Boy, you ain’t kidding.
I picked up a used pair and they are the most comfortable tweezers I’ve ever handled!
The quality is immaculate. The spring resistance is just right making them very repetitive stress user friendly. I would expect no less being made in Switzerland.
Your reply 7 years ago didn’t fall on deaf ears.

P.S. I have a pair of Peer Vigor that I've had for years and really like.

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[cody1325]

Mine are almost entirely Dumont (except for a couple old Lacross and maybe a modern Tweezerman or two) from the '50s, and they're still extremely precise. Great-Granddad fixed up old watches as a hobby, and bought the best tools he could get. I still swear by them for electronics work.

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