Clipper blade dullness.

[kozak11288]

I recently had my equipment inspected by a manager and was told my blades needed sharpened. Ok that's fine. However, whether my blades needed sharpened was determined by how easily it was to slide the cutting blade back and forth. Is that an appropriate way to determine sharpness? I was taught that once the blade begins to drag through the coat it's time to sharpen.

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[cockerlvr]

No, it's not. All that does is show your tension is tight or loose, or your blade not oiled.

The dragging test is the one I always use.

[kozak11288]

Thank you so much! That's what I thought as well.

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[DogGamut]

I recently had my equipment inspected by a manager and was told my blades needed sharpened. Ok that's fine. However, whether my blades needed sharpened was determined by how easily it was to slide the cutting blade back and forth. Is that an appropriate way to determine sharpness? I was taught that once the blade begins to drag through the coat it's time to sharpen.

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how is it working for a manager who knows nothing?

[kozak11288]

how is it working for a manager who knows nothing?

My salon manager is awesome. The manager that's checking my equipment is the district manager. He's not a groomer. Yet because he is top dog we have to listen. So, why I wanted to make sure I wasn't bonkers thinking that he's wrong about my blades. I have to do alot of "oh OK thanks" and go on.

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[DogGamut]

My salon manager is awesome. The manager that's checking my equipment is the district manager. He's not a groomer. Yet because he is top dog we have to listen. So, why I wanted to make sure I wasn't bonkers thinking that he's wrong about my blades. I have to do alot of "oh OK thanks" and go on.

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I meant it like a quip but I know exactly what you're dealing with, I worked for Petsomething in So Cal and I was honestly terrified after a sit down with The DM because he knew ZERO about what goes on in a salon or proper use of the equipment. I remember thinking to myself "this guy has no idea what he is doing, It's a huge liability" (My salon manager was awesome too! )

[wild4westies]

Silly manager! How easily your blades slide is only demonstrating correct tension adjustment, and how well oiled you are keeping your blades. You can, however, touch the tips of your cutting blade (the shorter one in the back) while your blade is slid open and tell if it is sharp or becoming dull. Of course if you keep using it, eventually it will drag and then it becomes obvious that you need to have it sharpened.