Mr.Nippy. Australian Equine Hoof care tools

04/06/2026

Can you go the distance
Our secret loyalty program is no longer a secret.
If you have purchased a pair of Australian made Col Smith Regular (flat blade)hoof nippers this is for you.
On returning them to us for a 3rd rebuild we will replace them with a new pair for the cost of a rebuild.
Conditions:
1. You must have completed the previous two rebuilds with Mr Nippy hoof nipper rebuild sevice
2. Using another company to rebuild
Our nippers will make this offer null and void.
3. Shelf sharpening (abused) nippers makes this offer null and void at our discretion.

So far, this has effected 4 Hoofcare professionals and they were very happy to receive this news.

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16/05/2026

Big thank you to WL sent pics in of Nippers getting a work out.
You got to love a one piece cut come off like that.
Good stuff, (scary though)

13/05/2026

There is no Warranty
Just common sense

24/04/2026

Digging for Gold
Then refining it

22/04/2026

Digging for gold
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19/02/2026

https://youtu.be/iJy3fgEvkME?si=hGjKPkJllFuZsQYd
Was going to post something like.
Re inventing the wheel is not my thing
Roy Bloom , great bloke sense of humour.

Roy Bloom, APF CJF, is demonstrating a good technique for keeping your nipper sharp and cutting well. He recommends doing this whenever you feel the nipper i...

19/02/2026

GE Nippers

The Myth
Up to a point GE nippers were not dated and the family owned company was so proud of their product rightly so.
As a result they would handle any mishap regardless of who was at fault. This got abused/ taken for a ride a dark culture which exists in farriery.
With no date tracking any tool could be sent in for repair or under warranty.
Warranty myth
There is NO 6 month / lifetime unconditional warranty on hoof nippers. Its a perception /asumption
Misunderstanding of a good product made and lasted the test of time.
There is no warranty on
Wear and tear (sharp blades go blunt)
No warranty on tool abuse or modifications ( rebuilds included)
Tool Makers
There is a manufacturing warranty , when does that expire.
Nobody knows
Tool makers know what is at fault and will do what they can to repair, fix , replace at their discretion. Costs may be applied for labour and delivery/post the replacement part is free.
The six month warranty thing seems to be taken for granted
Great hoof care professionals know that the tools they need are a cost to running a businesses.
Love and compassion
To Tool makers, Metal workers
Blacksmiths, suppliers and retail staff
Without you the Hoofcare Industries
Does not function

PS
Wonder If It continues with electrical grinders. Wait for it
This battery ran out it only lasted six months.

19/02/2026

GE Nippers
The legend The Myth

The Legend

There is no denying that historically GE nippers were the best on this god given earth.
Here is one reason
GE are manufactured in USA State of California a very dry hard climate
Naturally made to meet these conditions. Having worked there note: If you got six months out them you had done well. Farriers would have their nippers on a rotation to be rebuilt on a month by month basis one in one out GE offered that service.
Lopez still does fantastic
In the the late 70’s GE arrived in our workshop ( UK) a very limited supply
Prior to that we used Diamond nippers ( nothing wrong with them)
No surprise GE just lasted
I had a pair of GEs that lasted 4 years why? Wet climate
Lovely soft hooves. 4 year progressive apprenticeship from Zero trims to 6 full shoeings and trims 4th year. That’s why
Yes I pulled nails and chips occurred
And got a telling off from the Boss
No blame on GE
Was absolutely roasted by my employer in CA for same.
GE were very good and still are
Early nippers were never date stamped and the after sales service was fantastic in the US.
Had the pleasure of meeting Beth Gardiner Husband Bob owner of GE at variou events , woundeful people just happy to help.
If you love your GE nippers keep using them
Note: The Old Classic with no date are just lovely to rebuild if you find em.
Next The Myth
Disclaimer :
This no slander
An observation of what has occurred and industry culture.
Please no negative comments I will
Delete them.

15/02/2026

We got smashed with orders for Regular 15” & 14” nippers
Yep sold out until raw materials arrive should have some made up by end of April
Good problem to have
You can only do so much with one pair of hands
We still have our Resect nippers available.
Rebuilds flat out
Thanks to all that have sent in with a no rush note
Appreciate it.

05/02/2026

Customer service update

We understand that accidents happen, we never say Never.
This time of year dry and hard conditions. If your nippers by the customers perception are are not function as they should, there is a reason. We are happy to discuss how it can be improved.
Questions that may help.
How old are they?
How much work am I doing?
What’s the environment doing right now we are working in ? Ect
Please remember sharp metal blades wear out. Good chef’s keep there blades sharp. Nothing wrong with giving your blades a touch up.
Will post a help on that asap
We have had some nipper abominations sent in for rebuilding.
If not sure take a pic and send
Some of you have been really good sent videos lovely
Our state Victoria is dry and hard we are praying for rain
Old saying , “ ya can’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear”
Totally out of strawberry jam