Although wide clipper blades have been around for some time, only recently have they began to demonstrate their true potential in commercial pet grooming. Originally developed for clipping horses and other large animals, only one size (#44/2.4mm) was produced by the major clipper manufacturers. Today, wide blades are available in an assortment of different sizes including essentials like the 7F, 6F, 5F and 4F. The manufacturers will claim they save you time and money but, are they really worth the investment? Wide blade specialists Mastercut, give us the low down.
Size Matters:
Mastercut wide clipper blades have 35% greater cutting width compared to regular blades. This enables them to cover a larger area and, demand fewer passes of the clipper to achieve the same end result.
Better By Design:
Mastercut wide clipper blades have a unique (trapezoid) design, which provides three advantages.
i) balanced and even contact with the subject
ii) accurate and consistent clipping heights
iii) less chance of clipper marks and tram lines
In summary, wide clipper blades deliver fast and efficient clipping times, with more consistent results. You’ll be spared the frustration of having to correct uneven coat texture and markings, which will afford your more time to trim and perfect the style or move on to the next client. Hey, you may even have time for a well earned break.
Faster, Smoother Results:
Whilst this all sounds great, what about the end result? Can a wide blade deliver the same finish as a regular blade? To answer this, we need to examine the cutting blades in more detail. As you’d expect, wide blades have more teeth. However, if you compare tooth density, wide blades have 35% more cutting edges*, which guarantee faster, smoother cutting action – whatever clipper you use.
Kind To Clippers:
Finally, some have questioned the stresses and strains wide blades place on clippers and whether their use demands more frequent servicing. In independent tests, Mastercut cutting blades were found to weigh less than their major rivals and, are fitted with ‘bumpers’ to minimise wear and tear on the clippers drive lever.
To conclude, Mastercut wide blades are compatible with most major clipper brands, including Oster and Andis. Although they’re inevitably more expensive than regular blades, they provide some acknowledged benefits that more than justify their cost.
For more information contact Simpsons of Langley Ltd. – 01354 691830 / post@simpsons-online.co.uk
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*compared with regular size rival ‘cutting’ blades (18 teeth)
