This blade cuts close to the skin and is commonly used by veterinarians to remove hair before a surgical procedure. #50 Blade: Cuts the hair down to 1/125 of an inch. This will leave the hair a bit longer than stated on the chart.Įxample: The #5 blade will cut the hair to 1/4 of an inch going against the grain and will cut the hair to about 3/8 of an inch going with the grain.

You will be cutting your pet’s hair in the same direction of the grain. You will not be cutting against the grain. Keep in mind that this chart shows the length of hair left when cutting against the natural grain of the hair/coat. This will help you determine what blades will work best for your pet. You can see in this chart the recommended type of hair and body part that each blade size is used for.

Scroll down on this page to watch the video on how to clean and oil your clipper blades.īelow you will find a chart of every size blade that Oster makes.

Water will also harm the finish and dull the blade. Because the hair will build up between the teeth of the blade resulting in an uneven cut. Because one drop on the floor can break the blade and/or make it dull, resulting in you having to spend more money. Always use the proper oil on your blades. Using a dry blade will cause more wear and tear on the blade and the clippers. This will keep the blade cutting smoothly and evenly.

Use an old toothbrush to clean any hair that builds up between the teeth of the blade.Using a dull blade hurts and will make your pet fear the clippers. Because once the blade becomes dull it will pull your pet’s hair which can result in razor burn. You will need to spray the blade with Cool Lube or change blades. If it feels hot to you it feels hot to your pet. To prevent razor burn you need to check the blade while clipping your pet by tapping the blade on the underside of your wrist every few minutes.

A hot blade that cuts close to the skin will result in razor burning your pet. When using blade sizes #50 through to #10 you will need to make sure they do not get hot.The blades are made using a patented Cryogen-X 12 step process that ensures superior cutting quality. Oster has been making high-quality products since 1924 and has built a very good reputation for themselves. The Oster Brand promises high performance, versatility, and durability in every product they produce. I have tried other brands but in my experience, I have found Oster products to outlast the others. I have been using Oster clipper blades and Oster clippers ever since I started my pet grooming career back in 1978. This will help you determine the blades you need to purchase. In this article, I will review the Oster clipper blade sizes and explain to you the purpose of each blade. It can be a bit confusing being there are so many different sizes to choose from. When you are shopping for Oster clipper blades you may not be sure what size blades you will need.

Andis clipper comparison chart