Godhand Vs Dspiae long-term Comparison

Hey Everyone!
A long awaited video comparing the Godhands and the DSPIAE STA 3.0 Nippers is finally here. After 7 months, 4 high grades, and 2 master grade kits a piece, how well are the Godhand and DSPIAE nippers holding up? Let's find out!
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[@soyUsernameWasTaken]

godhand: don't use it on sprue, clear plastics, or hard plastics. don't drop it, don't look at it the wrong way. it will serve you well like a skilled samurai serving its master. dspiae: adjust the stopper if necessary. adjust it so it'll stop exactly when the blade(s) meet. otherwise it'll overlap a little and make that annoying second "click". after you teach it to do its job, like a trained assassin, it will cut cleanly, and it will not disappoint you. both: don't touch any of the steel parts with your oily grubby fingers, clean with dry brush or towel after use, and apply nipper oil or wd40 every year / couple of months -depend on how many you built. Contrary to popular belief, wd40 will not ruin your nippers, it'll simply disappear and leave them dry instead of staying on and constantly lubricating them. or just buy tamiya. tamiya will love you unconditionally like a loyal dog, through fucked up hard plastics and bad kits. it won't always do a great job, but it will always gave its all. You'll know that it always try its best to serve you until the very end. where it'll go to nipper heaven -not as a good boi, but as the best.

[@zacharyradford5552]

That the best description. Godhand, Dspiae are like super cars best at what they do but require attention. Tamiya a cheap fast Ford might not be as well done but the job will get finished.

[@SunGodNikaUsopp]

wtf why the price so expensive yet so fragile to use

[@marilyngalit531]

Has Tamiya ever built a single edged nipper? Most of the nippers, such as the popular 74123, is a double edged nipper which makes it only as good as any other nipper used in electronics industry. Also its the same price of Dspiae ST-A 3 anyways, so might as well grab it

[@marilyngalit531]

@@SunGodNikaUsopp It's because of its sharpness. Sharp blades are extremely thin, especially on GodHands. That makes it brittle

[@QuicheAim]

Quick, no bullshit, objective, LONG TERM performance, blind review.1000/10 vid.

[@PlamoTherapist]

Haha. I'm honored, thanks dude. I really like both, but I just don't like the little click from the DSPIAE. Is that a big issue? No, but that's my preference 😆

[@RezaQin]

I've built a bunch of kits with a pro Stedi and besides the spring not staying, it's been a wonderful cutter.

[@Akres88]

Exactly the kind of video I was searching for. Thank you.

[@PlamoTherapist]

Awesome! I'm glad this helped! Best of luck to you. 😁

[@rmmixd]

I've never used the Godhands purely on cost and durability (I've seen so many pics of broken tips). But I've had my Dspaie 3.0 for over a year and they are still going strong. I can totally recommend them.

[@PlamoTherapist]

I think most people are turned away by the price. A for broken ones, I have found that people usually cut too close to the tip and or twist their hands as they cut. But if your 3.0s are doing work, then there's no need to switch. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@zacharyradford5552]

Godhands only break when used wrong or roughly. Godhands aren't meant to be used on hard clear plastic or to cut the pieces off the runner but to cut the left over sprue. And for the love of god don’t drop them there not pliers.

[@ARGONIAN61]

Are they still holding strong?

[@user-sp9po5qi9q]

40+ kits over just 1 year and my GodHands are still cutting like a dream. I have no clue what people in this comment section are doing to run through multiple a year 😂😂😂. They have to be joking for attention or something!

[@PlamoTherapist]

I honestly think some people just aren't as careful as they think they're being, OR they're treating it like a more rugged tool, rather than a precision tool. I can understand the frustrations that people may have, but I doubt there are as many QC issues as people have suggested.

[@castler7272]

Useful. Thank you!

[@PlamoTherapist]

Thank YOU! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. 😁

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

Very informative a d impartial video, in my opinion. I’ve not used the Dispiae nippers, so I cannot tell the difference with my Godhand ones, but I’m tempted to buy a pair od Dispiae to give them a try.

[@anthonypearson9482]

I'm on my second pair of God Hands because the blade stop backed out unknowingly and allowed the blade to break half way to the hinge after 36 days and two MG kits. My second pair has been preset and i applied blue threadlocker as a precaution to prevent it from backing out until I need it to move. I have both the ST-A and the new ST-X Dspiae nippers coming in soon so hopefully they'll last a lot longer than a month 😅

[@jasoncombs3232]

I went thru 4 godhands in one year. I'm still using my first pair of dspai after nearly 2 years. Dspai all the way.

[@PlamoTherapist]

My word. I still haven't broken a single Godhand yet. 🤣

[@nlbb373]

4 godhands in one year? Actually what model do you build?

[@PlamoTherapist]

It could be clear kits, the plastic on those tends to be harder than regular kit Plastic.

[@DeepStone-6]

My buddy has had his God hand for 4 years is it possible you have the knockoff ones?

[@MiniatureMasterClass]

What are you doing? Eating them?

[@martinarrieta4536]

Heh, I should put my 9-10 year old Godhands to the test. They have age and dozens of kits behind them. I’ll have to pick up a DSPIAE set of nippers.

[@werebear76]

I dont have Godhand nippers to compare to, but I love my DSPIAE nippers (thanks again Plamo). I dont get the clock when I cut with them, which makes me a little sad. Its so satisfying on videos. Lol. I just clean em off after every build time.

[@PlamoTherapist]

Interesting. Mine have always made the sound. Still does. Wanna trade? 🤣

[@werebear76]

@@PlamoTherapist naw, im goid bro. But thanks too you. I have a much bigger DSPIAE collection. And I love them all. 😆

[@PlamoTherapist]

Haha. Maybe YOU should do reviews! 🤯🤯🤯

[@werebear76]

@@PlamoTherapist LOL. Nope. Nope. Nope. Ive the best face for Radio ever though. 😆 🤣 😂

[@PlamoTherapist]

@@werebear76 I doubt it's that bad, but you can always do reviews without showing your face. 😁😁😁

[@statoilbensin2190]

I know someone that say that when you buy Godhands you pay for the brand and that Dspiae is pretty much the same. I got the Godhands and I trust them for my finest work like anime figures. For millitary viechles its the Citadel and Tamiya sharp cutters I use.

[@PlamoTherapist]

Seven months later they perform the same. I'll continue the research and keep letting people know if there really is any difference. 😁 I still prefer my Godhands, but time will tell if there is any performance differences. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. 😁

[@statoilbensin2190]

@@PlamoTherapist I like what you do I like all type of model kits so I subscribe.

[@PlamoTherapist]

I appreciate it! Thank you so much for your support. 😁

[@statoilbensin2190]

@@PlamoTherapist actually I was already subscribed to you but forgot it lol

[@PlamoTherapist]

Haha. No worries! I have the opposite issue where I think I'm already subscribed, but I'm not. 🤣 Thank you for your continued support and coming back to watch my videos. 😁

[@ribofen]

Yep, I couldn't tell the difference. But was it just cutting technique? Looks like both need cleaning up, so which is better for less cleaning up?

[@PlamoTherapist]

Honestly they're the same. Both are going to need a bit of sanding and if there is a difference, it might mean one or two more strokes with a glass file. You can't go wrong either way. Sorry if this didn't help, but I wish you the best of luck!

[@kaleikealoha6775]

Subscribed!

[@PlamoTherapist]

Mahalo Nui! 😁😁😁😁

[@rays.86]

Great video! How do you maintain your nippers? Any special way for each brand of nippers ?

[@PlamoTherapist]

Hey Ray! Great question. Honestly I haven't done anything special. As I mentioned in the video, all I do is wipe the nippers down with a paper towel to remove any finger oils and plastic and put them back into their sleeves. I believe there are other channels that do a lot more than me, but I find this to work well enough. 😁

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

If I may provide my personal experience, I’ve been using the Godhand nippers for over 18 months now and, like Plamo Therapist, I’ve done minimum maintenance consisting in a good soft paper towel or a soft fleece cloth to clean the blades after each work session, ensuring no plastic residue remains on or between the blades. I did not use any lubricant or oil. In my experience resting the nipper blades inside their cover after each use and ensuring they are not dropped from heights is a great way to maintain the Godhand nippers. Mine works as the first day after almost two years of good use.

[@PlamoTherapist]

Hey, that's awesome. Thank you so much for sharing! 😁

[@jipapz2991]

Been using muly Dspiae for more than 2 years now

[@PlamoTherapist]

I'm happy for you. I don't think either contender is gonna back down anytime soon.

[@AhTsuRaH]

In my country Despai is cheaper than Godhand around 30 - 50% (Sales included) So I choose Despai for price

[@PlamoTherapist]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@conan2625]

Hi, I want to ask you if I spray topcoat (mr gx 100 or 114) over tamiya paint. Is my paint ruin? Because I heard lacquer can’t spray over acrylic

[@PlamoTherapist]

Hey Conan! Great question! If you let your paint cure properly (at least 24 hours) the topcoat should not affect the paint. I've done several kits where I've sprayed lacquer topcoat over acrylics like my Messer and Silver Bullet Suppressor and have had no issues. If you're still unsure, you can always spray some acrylic paint on a spoon and spray the topcoat over that so you can test that for yourself. Hope this helps, and best of luck to you! 😁😁😁

[@conan2625]

@@PlamoTherapist thank you so much for your reply

[@PlamoTherapist]

Absolutely! Let me know how it goes! 😁😁😁

[@knoxianpanda]

I just received my Dispae 3.0 today and before i use them I’m trying to clear up some confusion I have. The instructions say to not use on clear or ABS plastic, but i’m wondering, is it okay to cut off the runner with cheap nippers and then cleanup the nub with the 3.0 on ABS? Or should I entirely avoid touching them to ABS. Like I understand to not cut off the runner with them, but am finding mixed info when it comes to this question

[@PlamoTherapist]

Hey there! Great question! I personally haven't had any issues using them on ABS, I know ABS plastics in Non-Bandai kits can have different properties, so I will answer the question like this: in terms of Bandai kits, it's safe to use the DSPAIEs on them. For Companies making their own Mecha kits, I can't say for all, but I have used them on the Infinite Dimension Genesis without issue. In terms of a two-cut method, that'll be the best method for ensuring they last a long time! I hope this answers your question. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. 😁

[@knoxianpanda]

@@PlamoTherapist Thank you for the quick response, that clears up the confusion I had! 🙂

[@CaptZeon]

I went through two blue handle godhands and one red handle god hand through one year 180$ down the drain they cut great but don’t last long at all I’m going to try them out then I bought the USA gundam house nippers those lasted me a year each been hearing a lot of good things on this brand going to try it out

[@PlamoTherapist]

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm still using the same god hands from the video even over a year later. There are a few things that I've seen that causes breaks. One, cutting too high up on the blade. If you cut near the tip, you risk flexing the blade which is not good and can cause it to eventually break. It's on the instruction sheet that comes with the nippers now. Two, cutting clear plastic. Clear plastic is different from the regular plastic of gunpla kits. It's stronger, so these nippers don't work and can break if used repeatedly on harder plastic. Three, twisting the nippers during the cut. If you are turning your hand at all, you are again putting tension on the blade that it isn't intended to handle. This one is also on the care sheet that you should have gotten with these nippers. I've found that God hands don't break that easily unless misused, and it sucks that you lost that much money on tools. I do hope your new nippers work out for you and keep these in mind when using those as well.

[@CaptZeon]

@@PlamoTherapist I’ve been building for years I even bought the god hand nipper cleaners and cleaned them up after every use i know not to twist while cutting and to always cut in the middle of the blade part I use to use hobby lobby nippers and Mr hobby nippers back then until I heard and found out about godhand I paint airbrush the whole works the red one failed horrible the spring popped out on its own one day out of nowhere my own experience the USA gundam lasted me the longest 31 years old going on 32 been building since I was 15 years old still going strong to this day I tend that hard to believe based on my experience and I still have them sitting in my bench work shop just collecting rust

[@PlamoTherapist]

Sounds like you found the nipper that works for you!

[@zacharyradford5552]

Don’t know when you bought yours but Godhand changed the metal they made their nippers from years ago. Those ones from before the change are way better for a pair that been through hundreds of Gunpla, ships, planes, and cars.

[@luigimartinez1748]

So what's the info on the performance? I'm currently looking on buying another set of nippers I have the usa gundam store ones and there great but there almost 2 years old and it feels like there just barely starting to lose sharpness. I'm looking into the dspiae or God hands

[@PlamoTherapist]

After 7 months, both are still holding out well. I don't have a fresh set to compare how well they do to a brand new pair, but either way you go, you're getting a good set.

[@luigimartinez1748]

@@PlamoTherapist so someone is selling me a godhand nipper for 30$ but the guy is saying the left blade is uneven and he just bought it and used it once but didn't like the hobby.. is it worth the 30 for the 5.0 godhand with the uneven blade?

[@PlamoTherapist]

It's hard to say without seeing them myself. I would say sick to reputable dealers. Using it once doesn't guarantee that he used them properly, and I'd hate for you to buy them only for them to break on you after a kit or two. My mantra for tools is, "buy once, cry once." Buy quality once and you won't have to buy again. Hope this helps! Best of luck.

[@luigimartinez1748]

@@PlamoTherapist thank you yes I just bought some new dspiae 3.0 and seen that this guy was selling his 5.0 godhands for 30 but has the issue of it being uneven I will get more information from him but he said that's how it came when he bought it.. in trying to see if the manufacturer will replace it but we'll see

[@PlamoTherapist]

I'm wondering what the means by uneven. Maybe he doesn't know what single-blade nippers are? I don't know and don't want to assume.

[@WhiteWulfe]

Right, supposed to put them back in the sheath >.>;;;; Yeah, mine almost never go back into that thing *laughs nervously*

[@PlamoTherapist]

Haha. The sleeve is just an added safety measure. If you're careful and store them in a way that they won't get damaged, they should be fine. 😁

[@raimee81]

I will not hesitate to buy God hand sanding sponges. Especially the block shaped ones. Perfect hardness, long lasting sand paper. But I cannot fathom spending money on their nipper. For that price the nipper should cut and sand the nub marks to oblivion. But it doesn't. You'll still need to clean up after, why get anything more than a cheap well made nipper. Doesn't even have to be dspiae. Don't buy for the brand people, but the effectiveness of individual products.

[@kramsogrub8104]

is singer oil lubricant good for both nippers? for maintenance?

[@PlamoTherapist]

Hey there! Great question! To be honest, I don't use oil or anything on my nippers, so I can't say wether or not they'll help. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Hopefully there are other creators that can answer your question. Thank you for watching and I wish you the best of luck.

[@kramsogrub8104]

its ok sir.. love your videos btw@@PlamoTherapist

[@niconicokms1424]

From the grainy video quality on my end it looks like the one on the left is just slightly cleaner. Neither are as clean as using a hobby knife though so I think I’ll save on some bucks and keep my baby nipper+hobby knife combo

[@niconicokms1424]

I was thinking about maybe getting a godhand to save on time but looking at the results it’s not enough for me to justify spending 100$ on it and dispae’s cut is worse so it’s out of the picture already I’d rather go through my weekly burnout than always be annoyed looking at my kits knowing there’s a slight bit of imperfection at every nub instead of every few parts from me cutting too deep

[@HouseholdDog]

There are much cheaper nippers that probably do as good a job. However I do love Japanese tools so I do get the attraction. I bought some Japanese nail clippers once. My god they are good.

[@PlamoTherapist]

There probably are! If I ever hear rumors about some I'll definitely give them a go, but for now, these seem to be the best choice as far as I know. Thanks for watching! 😁😁😁

[@zacharyradford5552]

Probably? Would like a lot of trial and error AKA more money spent.

[@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380]

Hi its me again i just wanna ask how do you know if the godhand are legit i just wanna know before i buy one

[@PlamoTherapist]

No worries! I appreciate that you keep coming back. 😁 The GodHand continues to be my favorite to this day. 😁

[@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380]

Im gonna buy it tnx man sry if im a bother

[@averagemcdonaldsworker1339]

@@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380 how did the godhand nippers turn out?

[@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380]

@@averagemcdonaldsworker1339 idk bro i ordered it from japan so it will take a few weeks or so but im excited 😆

[@munkibaby1455]

Nippers!!!

[@PlamoTherapist]

🤦🤦🤦 I love you too. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lomtiptak9519]

You buy GodHand for the name in my opinion.

[@PlamoTherapist]

Yes and no. When you hear someone mention GodHand you know they're talking about quality products. From their nippers, to their drill bits, to their sanding sponges, you know that what you are buying will perform better than other companies out there, especially ones that aren't catering to our hobby. They have built that reputation of quality and are no different from tool companies for trades like Ryobi, DeWalt, or Milwaukee; just specific to Gunpla and plamo. 😁 Are they the absolute best at everything? Probably not, but it's a name you know that won't let you down if you're ever not sure.

[@lomtiptak9519]

@@PlamoTherapist thats kind of what I mean when I say you buy them for the name. The same reason I buy Snap-On and Mac tools as a mechanic. They are the giants in their industry that have established themselves as synonymous with quality, but are by no means the pinnacle of their field. I personally use the Dspiae nippers and I couldn’t be happier with them. I have no doubts that the GodHand product will perform just the same, I just can’t justify double the price for that small edge they have over the competitors.

[@PlamoTherapist]

That was the reason for this comparison. I'm still going strong a little over a year in and so far they're still competitive. I'll do a follow up once something significant happens. 😁 DSPIAE is in a tough spot being compared to such a giant in the industry, but they are absolutely holding their own! 10/10 would recommend their products! 😁

[@martinarrieta4536]

Sorta. The legendary hype around them? Different nippers. You can’t buy the ones that built the Godhand reputation. Those are the SPN-120S. The ones you’ve only been able to buy since late 2014 are the SPN-120. I cannot stress this enough, there was no contest. The newer SPN-120 have competition, the SPN-120S were a head vice their younger brother.

[@godhandtool2337]

Great video, we made tutorial videos on how to make cleaner cuts using single-edged nippers. Come check'em out, they'll save you a lot of clean up time in the future.