i just clipped one of my tanner;s nails just to make sure they r sharp and good to go and snap clipped right off :) and he has very thick tough nails for his size ,they have a lil sqeeke to them when u use them i think the make a drop of oil on the hinge,but they work great jus tryed it :) i would terrible if i sold something that wasn;t up to par :) i will let u decide if the little sqeeke needs a drop of oil or not ,i dont wanna over do and get them all greesy lol