GodHandUltimate Nipper 5.0 GH-SPN-120 for Plastic Models

Great product but understand what you are paying for. The base casting the use are definitely cleaner which decrease machine time and possible induced stress or changes to the metallurgy from grinding induced heat. Godhabd also uses solid stop pins compared to others roll pins decease the likelihood of sharing extend the service life. The grip are slightly thicker than other and has a nice textured surface. The 2 biggest difference are in the feel of the grippers, the godhand has slight resistance that slows the opening and closing, as well as have a defined edge cut. These things all contribute to repeatability when using them as well as setup. The my other premium set cuts similar to these but it took me polishing, deburring and breaking them in to get theirThere is also something to be said about QA and consistency, these will be the same everytime other may have issues upon arrival. At the end of the day for me at least the premium price is justified by the amount of hassle I can remove from my process by knowing I have a constant product. If you are detail oriented and like those points I recommend these but if you other experience will vary.

I was very skeptical about these snips, but I was given an Amazon gift card for Christmas, so I decided to splurge on a really nice tool for my hobby and ordered the God Hands SPN-120 set which are intended for really fine cuts for part removal.Despite reviews I remained very skeptical as to whether or not they would prove to be any better than my Tamiya snips that I have used for years and am on my second pair of (the $40 fine tip version). I was so skeptical in fact that when the God Hands arrived I was very careful when removing them from the packaging, because if they weren't any better than the Tamiya snips then I had every intent to send them straight back to Amazon.Needless to say from the tone and title of this review, I will NOT be returning them. I removed them from the packaging, inspected them for manufacturing errors or damage, finding none I grabbed a sprue off my bench and sliced through the side runner. It was literally like a hot knife through butter. I was simply amazed, so I repeated the task a dozen times with the same results. Then I grabbed my Tamiya snips and cut the same sprue, it took at least twice the physical force to cut, and the end result was nowhere near as clean of a cut.Being the nerd that I am I took them both to my wife and had her use the Tamiya snips first, no problem, they worked as expected. Then I handed her the God Hands and had her do another cut; her response was "wow!". She then proceeded to cut the rest of the sprue into bits just because it is amazing how easy it is to do. Literally like as close to zero resistance as you can possibly get in a world subject to the laws of physics.I returned to my bench and made sure they performed as well on other brands of plastic, and in every case they cut easier and MUCH cleaner than the Tamiya snips did. Could it be that the Tamiya snips are a bit dull because of repeated use, sure; but I can without a doubt say they NEVER cut this smoothly, even on their first day out of the packaging.Will the God Hands hold up over time? No Idea. They seem to be built very well, they have a built-in stop to prevent them from opening too wide, and another to prevent you from squeezing them to hard, and they included a cover to protect the tips, but sure, they may dull over time and need to be sharpened or replaced. If that happens soon enough to me writing this review to be note worthy, then I will update the review, but for now I am simply amazed.So amazed that I decide to leave this review, and to even go the extra distance and include images to compare the two brands. The images may be grainy because they are very close images of a very small sprue, but you get the idea from them. The two with a 'T' written on them are the Tamiya snips, the three without are from the God Hands. I included head on pics as well as from the side which is better at showing how smooth the cut is.I will still use my Tamiya snips, after all they do a good job and we always need a set of snips for larger items or resin and the God Hand SPN-120s are intended for plastic only. But if the God Hands hold up then they will become a permanent tool on my bench. If you have a steady hand, and are accustomed to cutting your parts as close to the part as possible (like I do), then these will probably remove most all parts without the need for sanding.Yes, they are the most expense snips available, so they ought to work better than all others out there, but it was very nice to find that they do indeed perform as advertised.

Absolutely amazing. I’ve been assembling Warhammer and Bolt Action miniatures for a few years and NEVER realized how much additional damage my cheap cutters were causing the plastic - which in turn meant spending more time cleaning up each individual cut - sometimes to no avail.These cutters literally don’t even feel real when I use them: SO EASY, SUCH A CLEAN CUT, VIRTUALLY NO CLEANUP NECESSARY ANYMORE.Well. Worth. The dough.

These are the best model nippers I have ever owned. The single sharp blade on the GodHand SPN 120 cut through plastic with precision leaving minimal stress marks on your models. I originally purchased them two years ago and they were used to build dozens of Gunpla kits. They stayed sharp and were in perfect condition until I dropped them off my kitchen counter. This caused the blade to slightly bend. Regardless, I was fine with buying a new pair because they do such a great job. So, if you’re considering a new pair of GodHand nippers, but are unsure of the high price tag, they are definitely worth the price. You will not regret the purchase. Be mindful of maintenance and storage and they can last you indefinitely.

Will cut through sprues like butter and leave almost no marks. Great for people who want to quick build and not worry too much about sanding or other optional effort things beyond a snap build.Just be careful and don't cut through sprues that are too thick. The blade is extremely sharp, but also very thin and prone to breaking.

I bought this for my adult son.I questioned the price, but purchased it anyway.I compared it to the tool he was using, the difference shocked me.This is well worth the price.No crushing the plastic, it cut through the sprues like they were made of butter.I made repeated cuts on scrap plastic because it was so satisfying.