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Dog Grooming Blade Lengths Quiz
For memorizing blade numbers, lengths and cutting action (or what they're used for).
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11/17/2011

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Term
#40 Blade
Definition
1/100"
For Surgical Use or show-clips.
Not for most dogs.
Can be used with clip-combs.
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#30 Blade
Definition
1/50"
For show-clips or shaving feet.
Not for dogs with sensitive skin.
Can be used with clip-combs.
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#15 Blade
Definition
3/64"
For shaving faces or feet.
Can be used with clip-combs.
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#10 Blade
Definition
1/16"
Shortest all over length. Also for sensitive areas including groin, armpits, face, sanitary and feet.
Can be used with clip-combs.
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#9 Blade
Definition
5/64"
Used for blocking.
Not for sensitive areas.
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#8 1/2 Blade
Definition
A little shorter than 1/8"
For when a customer requests a shorter length but doesn't want 1/16".
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#7F Blade
Definition
1/8"
Finishing blade for all over clipping.
Leaves coat short and flat.
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#5F Blade
Definition
1/4"
Finishing blade for all over clipping.
Leaves a velvety finish.
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#4F Blade
Definition
3/8"
Finishing blade for all over clipping.
Leaves coat short and fluffy.
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#3 3/4F Blade
Definition
1/2"
Finishing blade for all over clipping.
Leaves coat short and fluffy.
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#5/8F Blade
Definition
5/8"
Finishing blade for all over clipping.
Leaves coat short and fluffy.
Term
#5/8 (Toe Blade), #7/8 and #8/8
Definition
1/32"
For close cutting. The difference between these blades is in width of cut.
Excellent for pattern setting and feet shaving.
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