Blade & BreedCUTTING GUIDE

WHATDOESEACHBLADEDO?

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COARSE BLADEA Coarse Blade is generally a blade that offers slightly wider space between the teeth on the blade that groomers can use on coarse, thick and matted coats to help feed the coat better through the blade teeth.

SKIP BLADEA Skip Tooth Blade helps feed the hair into the cutting blade more effectively plus it is good for a rough cut prior to washing the dog. It can certainly be used for the finished cut – it just leaves the dog’s coat with a more layered look but it still looks neat and tidy. It will probably be necessary to use a short skip tooth blade on a dog who is matted or very thick close to the skin.

MEDIUM BLADEA #10 Medium Blade features a 1.8mm (1/16”) cutting length, which is designed to provide a smooth cut and a show quality finish.

SURGICAL BLADEAs well as the Fine Blade, this length is used for more detailed clipping, such as under belly, paws and ears. It’s also ideal for a clean shave and surgical preparation.

FINE BLADEFine Tooth Blades give a finer finished look to the coat. These are best used on a fine and soft coat, for example any of the small fluffy breeds. The final clip will be very even looking and really smooth. Fine tooth blades are distinguished by the letter ‘F’ after the number, for example 3F, 4F, 7F. These blades will work beautifully for dogs whose coats are regularly clipped and/or brushed. However, they will not work on a dog who is matted or very thick undercoat near the skin, as the coat is just too thick for the blade to cut through.

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BladesTYPES OF

#7 Skip

• Skip tooth blade• Feeds the hair easily• Layered look for the finished cut

#10 Medium

• Medium cutting length• Provides smooth cut• Show quality finish

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#30 Fine

• Fine tooth blade• Finer finished look• Very even looking and really smooth

#40 Surgical

• Super close blade teeth• Under belly, paws, ears• Surgical preparation

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BladesCOMPETITION

#10 Medium1.8mm

02358-116

#8.5 Medium3mm

02362-116

#7 Skip Medium Coarse3.8mm

02367-116

#9 Medium2mm

02360-116

#7F Full Medium Coarse3.8mm

02368-116

#5 Skip Coarse6mm

02371-116

#4F Full Extra Coarse8mm

02375-116

#5F Full Coarse6mm

02372-116

#3 Full Coarse Extra10mm

02376-116

#4 Skip Extra Coarse8mm

02374-116

#50 Ultra Surgical0.4mm

02350-116

#15 Medium Fine1.5mm

02357-116

#40 Surgical0.6mm

02352-116

#30 Fine0.8mm

02355-116

#10W Extra Wide1.8mm

02377-116

Wahl’s Competition Series blade sets provide an amazingly smooth, show quality cut. These blades have every characteristic a professional looks for in a USA quality manufactured blade, such as having a hexavalent chrome finish for superior rust and corrosion protection that prolongs blade life.

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BladesULTIMATE COMPETITION

#10 Medium1.8mm

02358-516

#8.5 Medium3mm

02362-516

#7 Skip Medium Coarse3.8mm

02367-516

#9 Medium2mm

02360-516

#7F Full Medium Coarse3.8mm

02368-516

#5 Skip Coarse6mm

02371-516

#4F Full Extra Coarse8mm

02375-516

#5F Full Coarse6mm

02372-516

#3F Full Extra Coarse10mm

02376-516

#4 Skip Extra Coarse8mm

02374-516

#50 Ultra Surgical0.4mm

02350-516

#15 Medium Fine1.5mm

02357-516

#40 Surgical0.6mm

02352-516

#30 Fine0.8mm

02355-516

#10W Extra Wide1.8mm

02377-516

Wahl’s Ultimate Competition Series blade sets provide 2.5 times faster show quality cutting than the original Wahl Competition Series blade sets. Ultimate Competition Series blade sets are designed for smooth feeding that leaves no clipper tracks. They are made with hardened steel for durable and long lasting blades that stay sharp.

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Use Stainless Steel guide combs with #30 blade

Guide CombsSTAINLESS STEEL

#1 / 3mm

#5 / 16mm

#2 / 6mm

#6 / 19mm

#3 / 10mm

#7 / 22mm

#4 / 13mm

#8 / 25mm

03390-100

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ClippersDETACHABLE BLADE

KM Cordless™ KM10™ KM5™ KM2™ Power Grip® Max 45 SS-Pro®

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Curly / Wavy / Fleece coatCOAT TYPES

BEDLINGTON TERRIER

Body

Head, Ears & Tail

Stomach

Pads

5 & 5F, 7 on shoulder

10, 15 or 30

10

15 or 30

1 on shoulder, 2 on sides, 5 on topline

Blade SS Comb

BICHON FRISE

Plush cut

Short cut

Stomach

Pads

30 & 1” SC

4 & 4F

10

15 or 30

4 or 5

3 or 4

Blade SS Comb

BOUVIER DES FLANDRES

BodyLegs, underbody & faceMatted stripCheeks & throatEarsStomachPads

30 & 1” SCScissors7 F, 5F or 4FCheeks Natural, 4F on throat10 or 151015 or 30

6 or 7Skim with 7 or 8

Blade SS Comb

KERRY BLUE TERRIER

Short cutBody, sides, back & tailNeck & earsHeadStomachPads

4 & 4F30 & 1” SC10 or 158.51015 or 30

3 or 43, 4 or 5

1

Blade SS Comb

POODLE

Face, feet & base of tail

Body & legs

Top knot & tail piece

Stomach

10 or 15 or 30

7F, 5F or 4F

Scissor

10

2, 3 or 4

Kennel Trim Blade SS Comb

POODLE

Face, feet & base of tail

Body

Legs

Top knot & tail piece

Stomach

10 or 15 or 30

5F or 4F

Scissor

Scissor

10

3 or 4

8

Lamb Trim Blade SS Comb

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POODLE

Face, feet & base of tail

Body & legs

Pompoms, top knot& tail pom

Stomach

10 or 15 or 30

7F or 5F

Scissor

10

1 or 2

Summer Trim Blade SS Comb

POODLE

Face, feet & tailBody patternBodyTop knot, tail piece& body finishStomach

10 or 15 or 3010 or 1530 & 1” SCScissor

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Dutch Trim Blade SS Comb

PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

BodyShort cutMatted stripHead & tail

Stomach Pads

30 & 1” SC4 & 4F7F or 5FTail = 7F, 3/4 lengh scissor,Head = Skim with A or 01015 or 30

4 or 53 or 4

Blade SS Comb

SOFT COATED WHEATON TERRIER

BodyShort cutHead & tail

Legs & underbodyEarsStomachPads

30 & 1” SC4 & 4FScissors

Scissors7F or 91015 or 30

5 or 64 or 5same as body on topside,skim with 7 or 8

Blade SS Comb

YORKSHIRE TERRIER

Puppy cutShort cutMatted stripFace & headEarsStomachPads

30 & 1” SC4, 4F or 7F7F or 5FScissors10 or 151015 or 30

5 or 63 or 4Skim with 5 or 6

Blade SS Comb

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Wire coatCOAT TYPES

AIREDALE TERRIER

BodyHead & NeckEarsTailStomachPads

7, 5 or 49 or 7F10 or 155 or 41015 or 30

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1

Blade SS Comb

CAIRN TERRIER

Long cutShort cutHead & TailMatted stripEars & StomachPads

30 & 3/4” SC4Scissors510 (15 on ear tips)15 or 30

5 or 62, 3 or 4

Blade SS Comb

DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER

Body, sides & backHead, tail & feetLegs & underbodyTops of earsStomachPads

4ScissorsScissors10 or 151015 or 30

2 or 3

Skim with 5 or 6

Blade SS Comb

IRISH TERRIER & FOX TERRIER

Body, sides, back & tailHead, neck & ears

StomachPads

5 or 7FHead = 7F,Neck =10 or 9

1015 or 30

1 or 2

Blade SS Comb

LAKELAND TERRIER

Body, sides & backHeadNeck & earsTailStomachPads

7F or 5F or 48.5 or 7F10 or 9 or 7F4 or 51015 or 30

5 or 4

Blade SS Comb

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SCHNAUZER

Body, back & sidesLegs & underbodyHead, ears & cheeksMatted stripStomachPads

9 or 7F or 5Scissors10, Head & Neck = 7F, Ears = 157F & 5F1015 or 30

Skim with 5 or 6

Blade SS Comb

SCOTTISH TERRIER

Body, back & side of faceEars & neckHeadTailStomachPads

5 or 4, Face = 7F10 or 15, Neck = 7F8.5 or 7FScissors1015 or 30

2 or 3

Same as body

Blade SS Comb

SEALYHAM

Body, back & side of faceEars & neckHeadTailStomachPads

5, 4 or 7108.5 or 7F5, same as body1015 or 30

2Blade SS Comb

WELSH TERRIER

Body, back, sides & tail

Head, ears & neck

Stomach

Pads

4, 5 or 7F

7F or 10

10

15 or 30

2SC

Blade SS Comb

WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER

Body, back & sides

Head, tail & underbody

Ear tips

Stomach

Pads

4 or 5, very short = 7F

Scissors

10, 15 or 30

10

15 or 30

Blade SS Comb

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COAT TYPESLong coat

AFGHAN HOUND

Matted StripStomach

Pads

7F10

15 or 30

Puppy cut look = 6, 7 or 8

Blade SS Comb

BEARDED COLLIE

Puppy cut

Matted strip

Stomach

Pads

30 & 11/4” SC

7F or 5F

10

15 or 30

6, 7 or 8

Blade SS Comb

BRIARD

Puppy cutLegs, underbody& faceMatted stripStomachPads

1” SCScissors or 30& 11/2” SC7.5 or 41015 or 30

6, 7 or 8Skim with 7 or 8

Blade SS Comb

LHASA APSO & MALTESE

Puppy cutShort cutMatted stripTop of headFace & tailStomach

30 & 1” SC5 & 5F or 4 & 4F7F or 5F4F or 5FScissors10

1 or 2

Blade SS Comb

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OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG

Puppy cutShort cutHead & faceMatter stripStomachPads

30 & 11/4” SC4FScissors7F or 5F1015 or 30

6, 7, 8 or 53 or 44 or 5

Blade SS Comb

SHIH TZU

Puppy cutShort cutHead, tail & ears

Matted stripStomachPads

30 & 1” SC4 & 4FScissors

7F or 5F or 41015 or 30

3, 4 or 52, 3 or 4Skim head with 5 or 6, style dependant

Blade SS Comb

SILKY TERRIER

Puppy cutShort cutHead & underbodyEarsMatted stripStomachPads

30 & 3/4” SC4 & 4FScissors307F or 5F1015 or 30

2, 3 or 4Blade SS Comb

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COAT TYPESHeavy coat

CHOW CHOW

Body

Stomach

Pads

7

10

15 or 30

Puppy cut look = 6, 7 or 8,Shave = 8

Skim with 7 or 8

Blade SS Comb

GREAT PYRENEES

Matted strip

Stomach

Pads

7 or 5

10

15 or 30

Blade SS Comb

KEESHOND

Body

Stomach

Pads

7F or 5F or 4

10

15 or 30

Shorter all over =5 or 6

Blade SS Comb

NEWFOUNDLAND

Matted strip

Stomach

Pads

7 or 5

10

15 or 30

Blade SS Comb

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PEKINGESE

Short cut

Stomach

7F, 5 & 5For 4 & 4F

10

2, 3 or 4

Blade SS Comb

SAMOYED

Matted strip

Tail

Stomach

Pads

7F or 5F

Scissor

10

15 or 30

Blade SS Comb

SHETLAND SHEEPDOG

Matted strip

Tail

Stomach

Pads

7F or 5F

Scissor

10

15 or 30

Blade SS Comb

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COAT TYPESSilky coat

COCKER SPANIEL

Body

Face, ears, throat & head

Stomach

Pads

7 & 7F or 5 & 5F

10, 15 or 7F

10

15 or 30

2 or 1

Blade SS Comb

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

Body, sides & back

Front of forelegs

Head, neck, ears & face

Stomach

Pads

7 or 7F

7 or 7F

10, 15 or 7F

10

15 or 30

1

1

Blade SS Comb

ENGLISH SETTER

Body, sides & back

Head & neck

Tops of ears

Stomach

Pads

7 & 7F or 5 & 5F

9

10 or 15

10

15 or 30

1 or 2

5

Blade SS Comb

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL

Body, sides, back & tail

Head, neck, ears & throat

Legs & underbody

Stomach

Pads

7 & 7F or 5 & 5F or 4

10 or 9 & 7F

Scissors

10

15 or 30

1 or 2Blade SS Comb

IRISH SETTER & GORDON SETTER

Body, sides & backHead, neck & ears

Legs, underbody & tailStomachPads

5 & 5F or 7 & 7FHead/Neck = 9 or 10,Ears = 10 & 15Scissors1015 or 30

1 or 2Blade SS Comb

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COAT TYPESDouble coat

All breeds & mixed breeds

Combination coat

COLLIE

Body

Stomach

Pads

7F

10

15 or 30

Longer = 6, 7 or 8,

Shave = 2, 3 or 4

Blade SS Comb

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Body

Stomach

Pads

7F or 5F or 4

10

15 or 30

Long trim = 5 or 6,

Short trim = 4 or 5

Blade SS Comb

CURLY COAT

Sanitary prepBody & legs

Poodle style faceTeddy bear style faceTail & stomachPads

104F

10 or 15101015 or 30

Body = 3 or 4,Legs = 5 or 6

4 or 5

Blade SS Comb

WIREY COAT

Sanitary prepBodyLegsHead & earsFace & eyebrowsTailStomachPads

104, 5 or 7Scissors9 or 10ScissorsScissors1015 or 30

Blade SS Comb

STRAIGHT, SOFT COATED

Sanitary prepPuppy cutShort cutMatted stripHead, face & tailStomachPads

1030 with 1” SC4F5F or 7FScissors1015

5 or 6 for fuller look2, 3 or 4

Blade SS Comb

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