Nippes Solingen - A Manufacturer with a Long Tradition

A LIVING TRADITION ROOTED IN CONVICTION

Let’s take a look at the facts: For more than 100 years, Nippes has been synonymous with top-quality scissors, crafted using time-honored methods of traditional craftsmanship. This is not only a tradition we live by every day out of conviction—it is also a source of pride.

The brothers Ernst and Friedrich Nippes founded the company in Solingen in 1923. Just a few years later, the quality of the scissors was so high that the company was supplying thousands of stores worldwide. Nippes rose to become a technological leader in scissor manufacturing, consistently introducing world-first innovations. To this day, Nippes remains owner-managed, and many of its 30 employees have been with the company for many years.

HAND MADE - SINCE 100 YEARS

No tool is as delicate and versatile as the human hand. This is precisely why Nippes is a manufacturer driven by conviction. The high proportion of traditional and artisanal production is supported here by state-of-the-art precision tools. For it is only through the combination of harmonious design and optimal functionality that the longevity of Nippes products is guaranteed. Yet even the best precision machine cannot replace the human hand. “Manu Faktum” – made by hand. The company has lived by this motto every day for over 100 years. Craftsmanship by conviction, from its founding to the present day. And it is precisely these patient hands that every workpiece passes through, imparting the perfection and quality that have made Nippes products famous. Holding a scissor blade at exactly the right angle against a sanding belt—that requires years of experience and craftsmanship; after all, the scissors are meant to glide effortlessly through fabric and paper later on. This is only possible with care and dedication to every detail. And with the right employees, all masters of their craft, who carefully inspect each piece once more before it reaches the hands of its new owner.

BEST MATERIAL FROM SOLINGEN

Sometimes, the secret to success is right under your nose. Take, for example, the unwavering commitment to using only the highest-quality raw materials. In addition, Nippes scissors are made exclusively from high-quality Solingen steel alloys.

EDGES AND HANDLES IN PERFECTION

The heart of a pair of scissors is the bevel—that is, the angle of the cutting edge. And for every single application, Nippes offers a unique, specialized angle. Most scissors are hand-sharpened on traditional precision grinding machines. This process requires a great deal of skill and years of experience. Special attention is also paid to the scissor handles. They are crucial for comfort. Because only when a pair of scissors fits comfortably in the hand does cutting not lead to fatigue.

CONTROL DOWN TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL

It is Nippes’ experienced assemblers who ensure that the carefully prepared blades are joined together to form a pair of scissors with a precise cut and smooth action. The halves are aligned by hand and the screws are carefully tightened before the scissors are adjusted once more. The assembly process requires a great deal of craftsmanship and finesse, for it is precisely at this moment that the scissors come to life. Quality is a given at Nippes, which is why every pair of shears is carefully inspected once more before leaving the factory. Because only perfect surfaces and cleanly designed handles guarantee the right action.