GE half round nippers. The half round nippers can be used for cutting clip holes during shoeing, for removing the front of the hoof wall (dorsal wall resection) for cases of seedy toe/white line disease and for various other uses. The half round design makes them a useful addition to the farrier tool box. GE Forge and Tool Inc tools are made in the USA and considered the very best in farrier hand tools for many farriers throughout the world.