> Use cutters whose blade pass by like scissors, rather than blades that > meet head on. I have never noticed a difference..... The best cutters are completely flat one one side, and tapered on the other. The flat side causes no shock at all. The tapered side will shoot the off-cut across the room. Try trimming your toe-nails with either side. You will DEFINITELY notice the difference !!! ................................ Zim -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.