CIVIVI Precision Tweezers for Splinters, Retractable Tweezers with Leather Sheath for Men EDC Easy Keychain Carry, Tac-N-Tweeze Tweezers Designed By Bob Terzuola C19062B-A

These struck my curiousity, and I thought with the price, just maybe they were quality. I was right. These things are handy, hardy, precise, hardened, needle-sharp, extremely functional tweezers. Splinters? No, these do far greater things. Seriously, they are ultra-high-quality, high carbon tool steel. At least the tweezer blades. I have used these at least 3 times a week since I have gotten them. Perfect keychain size and weight, being its carbon steel.

Had a bloody microscopic splinter in my finger for 4 days. Regular (borrowed) tweezers failed. I got home and was able to get a knife blade under it, but my needlenose pliers and toenail clippers (I know, I got desperate) both failed. I don't dig out splinters with my knife entirely, just because I don't... want to cut myself open? Anyways.I had these CIVIVI tweezers in my cart for several weeks since realizing I didn't have a pair of tweezers in my first aid kit, or even in my household. Only thing that made me hesitate was the price. Of course it did. $30 is a lot for a pair of tweezers!Yesterday, after more failed attempts to extract the splinter, I decided I'd had enough, and I dropped the coin on these, next-day delivery. I received it, unboxed it, and literally under sixty seconds after sitting down with them, the splinter was removed. So let's talk about these tweezers, and about the company behind them.The name CIVIVI caught my attention because I'm familiar with their brand. They make knives, and DAMN classy ones at that, for medium-range prices of $80-130. I own one of their knives and it lives up to its price tag being well-engineered, sturdy, but also having a unique sort of elegance to its design that, as a megapoor who can't afford a $200 knife, I really appreciate. It makes me feel like I have a premium knife without having to pay a premium cost.These tweezers share such design. Their feature of retracting into a metal case works wonderfully. The round screw tightens reliably in the deployed or sheathed positions (or anywhere in between, if you fancy) with finger-tightness. This retractable design also allows the tips of the tweezers to be VERY pointy, which is an absolute boon when dealing with splinters thinner than a human hair. It also means that, if necessary, they can dig into the skin to remove deeply embedded splinters. Mine was embedded BARELY deeply enough to be below flush with my skin. The points are like the tips of two scalpels coming together with perfect precision. Precision that is necessarily held to a high standard, which a renowned knifemaker like CIVIVI would be very used to. The tweezers were smaller than I expected, but that certainly lent to their abilities. This thing is a precision instrument, there's no doubt about it.Also, the finish on it is stunning. It really makes no sense to care about the aesthetics of a pair of tweezers, even less so for CIVIVI to put effort into it when designing them, but they are gorgeous in person. Evident of the pride that CIVIVI takes in the elegance of its products. If it isn't beautiful, it isn't CIVIVI.The leather sheath is real leather, and is mildly challenging to get the tweezers into for the first time, but I imagine it'll get easier over time. The tweezers don't fit entirely within the sheath, but I can't imagine that to be a huge issue for most people. The sheath is helpful for me because it means I can drop these things in my first aid kit and not worry about them scarring up any of the other softer (sometimes paper) materials that they'll be adjacent to.

Pretty cool little tweezers if you have an extra 30 bucks sitting around. Well made and very precise / fine tips.

Great product precisely sharp for deep slivers!

These are pricey but they are precision style tweezers, some of the best I've ever seen, I carry these with me during work in my pocket along with all of my other tools.. they have proven to be very handy..They are perfectly aligned, extremely well made and come with a durable leather sleeve..On my next order of things I will be buying another pair as a backup ...These are what I would consider a lifetime tool, the only risk you run is losing them, especially if you use the little ring it comes with and you put it on your keychain, hence why I keep it in my pocket..

I cannot attest to its durability yet however at face value its really nice! It is about the length of a finger while closed and a little under double that open. Perfectly square and the width of a house key. Comfortable weight and feels very solid. The tips are very sharp and the contact point is needle small however if you manage to pinch whatever youre going for its not letting go. Screw lock is a little stiff on the first go but after you work it a couple times its buttery smooth to lock it closed/open. The split ring feels like its quality metal but in practice it feels kindof dinky and the same goes for the pleather sleeve. Honestly could omit those and include a slightly larger ring of the same quality or hell even a sticker and I would be happer but we do not buy this for the extras.Pros:-Tight build quality and looks-Very well sized-Lock integration is easy to use and not accidentally loosen in a pocket-Integrated loop at top feels like it will never have issuesNot really any cons but a design tweak that would make it a little more useful is to change from the needle tip and add a small bump to the inside tip to make for a larger gripping surfaceI primarily use this for metal or carbon splinters in automotive work and im sure i will find many more uses for it.

These are constructed really well. Wish there was a little more surface area under the tip. It is too sharp at the point and you can’t even grip a hair without cutting it. Maybe if they extended a little metal under the tip with some fine jumping to allow more grip for say small cactus hairs.

Excellent result with a DEEPLY imbedded splinter.These are the real McCoy!Worth every penny.