Abstract: A nail clipper is disclosed which includes an upper and lower frame movable with respect to one another to effect clipping and defining a central opening therebetween which is completely free of obstruction. A peripheral retainer extends about the cutting ends of the upper and lower frame members and urges them to close for cutting action by movement of an arm secured to the retainer and camming by abutment adjacent to the upper surface of the upper frame member in such a fashion as to accurately control clipping. This allows the central opening to remain completely free of any type of structure as utilized in the prior art such as rods, dowels, studs or clamping means.