Did you try Volks USA?
Volks USA is sold out. Michigan Toy has them but ~ 1/3 more than other sources. 
If you join Michigan Toy Soldier for rhe newsletter there’s a nice discount on the ZKM Pro nippers. I ordered from MTS a couple of days ago for ~$40 plus shipping.
The best price I found else where was $36 but they were out of stock.
FYI - finally back in stock at BNA Models!! I have just ordered a set 
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@SSGToms , one year after your original post, and providing you are still using them, how do they age? Have you noticed any wear?
Thanks!
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After one year of nearly daily use (really, I’m retired and build almost every day) I can report that the Zoukei - Mura nippers are still as sharp as the day that I got them and in perfect condition. They still cut like butter. This is a fine precision tool that’s built to last.
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Just got mine yesterday and I have to say that @SSGToms is 100% on the money. The difference between the GH and these is quite obvious. The GH feels like a tool, the Pro-Zetsu feels like not just a precision tool as Matthew said but, I would add, a precision instrument.
But, dare I say it, are we witnessing the start of an Arms Race of Nippers? And if so, where will it go from here? 
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Lasers
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Mine will be here soon! I’m pumped
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Broke down and went with Michigan Toy. Hope it will be here in the next 2 weeks. 
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I think that arms race started long ago.
GEN 0 Nipper - Caveman Tech
Twist parts off of tree with fingers
Gen 1 Nipper - Repurposed nail clipper
Gen 1.5 Nipper - Repurposed cuticles nippers
Gen 2 Chinesium Flush Cut from hobby show vendor. Works well enough but doesn’t hold edge.
Gen 3 The “All American” Xuron’s
They chop, they hold an edge. They are also too big for delicate work. Useful to chop the big sprue gates.
Gen 4 “Cooking With Gas!” aka Pacific Rim High Tech
GodHand are the best of this lot…or the half dozen or so I’ve tried…
Gen 5 New Wave Tech
Behold the Zoukei - Mura
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That’s a scholarly approach with compelling evidence!
I would argue for adding two more generations:
‘Gen 0.5 Nipper Box Cutter/Stanley Knife’
‘Gen 2.5 Nipper Dollar Store/Pound Store/Budget Store/Amazon/Aliexpress Tech’.
I went through both of these generations!
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Outstandingly good idea 
Agreed
I think that arms race started long ago.
GEN 0 Nipper - Caveman Tech
Twist parts off of tree with fingers
‘Gen 0.5 Nipper Box Cutter/Stanley Knife’
Gen 1 Nipper - Repurposed nail clipper
Gen 1.5 Nipper - Repurposed cuticles nippers
Gen 2 Chinesium Flush Cut from hobby show vendor. Works well enough but doesn’t hold edge.
‘Gen 2.5 Nipper Dollar Store/Pound Store/Budget Store/Amazon/Aliexpress Tech’.
Gen 3 The “All American” Xuron’s
They chop, they hold an edge. They are also too big for delicate work. Useful to chop the big sprue gates.
Gen 4 “Cooking With Gas!” aka Pacific Rim High Tech
GodHand are the best of this lot…or the half dozen or so I’ve tried…
Gen 5 New Wave Tech
Behold the Zoukei - Mura
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I’ll add to the conversation, found this from DN Models blog:
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Since the wife was buying on Amazon i hot a pair of Godhands and like them way more than my Xurons. Ill try the Z’s, ill order when shes out of town, she’ll never know the difference.
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Next Gen is here, ultrasonic cutter:
Yet more expensive than the others…
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You left out the kitchen knife…
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I am happy that my article is now backed up by peer review. Those of you who buy a pair of ZM nippers will be amazed that there can be such a difference. You definitely won’t regret it.
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Just dove back in to a Miniart D7 started a few years ago - the individual track link components would have been far more difficult without the ZM nippers . Worth every penny and then some so thanks again Matt .
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I have been using the DSPIAE cutters and am fairly happy with them. However this great thread has convinced me I want to try the ZM’s.
So, does anyone have recommendations for buying them in the UK?
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