Can anyone compare these to the WAHL Switchblade or Storm II clippers? How do they compare in speed,loudness,handling,cutting capability? Which works best for removing large areas of tightly matted fur?? Thank you Can anyone compare these to the WAHL Switchblade or Storm II clippers? How do they compare in speed,loudness,handling,cutting capability? Which works best for removing large areas of tightly... » Read More Can anyone compare these to the WAHL Switchblade or Storm II clippers? How do they compare in speed,loudness,handling,cutting capability? Which works best for removing large areas of tightly matted fur?? Thank you « Show Less
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They work well for removing areas of matted hair on my yorkie-poo. I have also used them on a couple of small rescue dogs and they worked great. I can't compare to the other products - but they are quiet enough that they didn't scare the rescues who were VERY timid. They are fast and easy to use. Hope that helps.
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The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods.
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I bought the cord-less one , I shaved a head and for about 10 yrs. and have been using blades and one day I figured try a NORLECO REFLEX , great shave and as close as a baby's ass , LOL , best think I ever did , beside getting my divorce , AL , LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I wasn't impressed with these at all. I used them a few times before they didn't work very good so I returned them and got the Wahl Super Taper 2 clippers. They work great and I have no complaints at all.
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Hi Kelly - I also am only a home groomer, but the Wahl Motion clipper cuts my Springer Spaniel's hair extremely well. His hair gets very thick and the blade cuts so well that I have to be careful not to cut his hair too short. Good luck and take care
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Jodi: I had purchased a Wahl Pro several years ago and still had the attachments that allow for various depths of cuts. I use those on both dog and horse. If I want to just trim and not get too close, I use the appropriate "clip-on attachment". You may want to browse the clippers and see which ones come with the clips of various depths. Hope that helps.
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I can't compare it to regular size clippers because I don't have any, and I'm sure they aren't all the same. But the Wahl touch up trimmer is about as loud as an electric tooth brush or a man's electric shaver.
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Wahl Motion Lithium is far better than the Bravura. I use the Motion and another groomer in my shop uses the Bravura. We ordered two new Motions last week she liked the Motion so much better. I have tried her Bravura and I don't like the way it feels in my hand and it runs slower than the Motion.
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What number blade are you looking for? I ordered the #5 blade and had to return it as it too didn't fit. I haven't re-ordered yet, but will say this that the #10 blade that came with the set was no longer sharp for when I cut my dogs hair for the second time. I have a Shih Tzu who's hair was never beyond an inch and always groomed no knots...so there should be no excuse for that. I now need to get another #10, but not sure if I should invest more money in these clippers as I don't find they have much power to them.
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I must have gotten a bad set of clippers since others had luck. Tried them on a Lhasa apso/shitzu mix and they barely cut any hair off of him. I've been grooming my dogs for 25 yrs and I consider these to be the worst clippers that I've ever had. Good luck
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I've tried all the readily available brands of blades and see no noticeable difference in their life. Avoiding forcing the blade with too much pressure helps avoid overheating the blades and of course, avoiding nails with wood cutting blades also helps. To get more speed, try a courser blade instead of excessive pressure and remember that this tool is intended to make cuts in places where access is an issue. Use it only where it's necessary and use a more conventional saw where you can. Finally, this Bosch tool is a higher end product that I've feel is worth the higher price for the additional durability and balance. Their may be better value vibratory saw out there, but the bargain priced power tools I've tried have turned out to be throw-aways after just a few jobs.
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I don't have it in front of me, however I believe it has attachments up to 1 inch down to 1/4 inch and the larger clipper has a built in sliding guide for about a 1/4 inch down to a close stubble. The smaller one is very close to a shave. The are both very durable and Wahl is what my Barber and Brother, a stylist, use and have for over 20 years, my Barber still uses one he bought in the 80's! I hope this helps, Take Care.
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Hello Amazon customer, we get this question a lot. The Wahl '5 in 1' blade sets are actually great for cat grooming and they come on all of our Arco units (Bravura and Chromado also!) Our Professional Cat Groomer Danelle German has said the following: "The 5 in 1 blades are the bomb on cats! Especially for doing leg lines and such; it's unbeatable!" Danelle grooms many types of cats with different coat types and swears by the 5 in 1 blade sets, so we think the Arco would be a great choice for you! If you are not satisfied with it for any reason you may return it and/or call 1-800-PRO-WAHL! Best of luck to you and thank you for your question!
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I have owned the golden for years and love them. I also have long haired shih-Tzu and they work very well weather trimming or cutting shorter for summer. The only thing I see different is speed rate. Turbo is faster, but depends if you feel you need that or just like the word "turbo". The golden has been their #1 for years.
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Hello, Sorry I took so long to respond. I am not familiar with the 21420 model, so I wouldn't know, but this clipper has been great. I have a Lhasa Apso (hair is thick and fine) it is hard to get through his hair. The Andis clipper makes it easy to pick the correct blade. I have had to clipper him since June about 5-6 times already (his hair grows, not sheds). I would recommend this clipper based on its performance alone. I bought it because I saw a groomer at Petsmart using one! The clipper does get hot quickly, but its little with a little motor - keep it oiled and it will keep on going! Mary Hello, Sorry I took so long to respond. I am not familiar with the 21420 model, so I wouldn't know, but this clipper has been great. I have a Lhasa Apso (hair is thick and fine) it is hard to get through his hair. The Andis clipper makes it easy to pick the correct blade. I have had to clipper him since June about 5-6 times already (his hair grows, not sheds). I would recommend this clipper based on its performance alone. I bought it because I saw a groomer at Petsmart using one! The clipper does get hot quickly, but its little with a little motor - keep it oiled and it will keep on going!... » Read More Hello, Sorry I took so long to respond. I am not familiar with the 21420 model, so I wouldn't know, but this clipper has been great. I have a Lhasa Apso (hair is thick and fine) it is hard to get through his hair. The Andis clipper makes it easy to pick the correct blade. I have had to clipper him since June about 5-6 times already (his hair grows, not sheds). I would recommend this clipper based on its performance alone. I bought it because I saw a groomer at Petsmart using one! The clipper does get hot quickly, but its little with a little motor - keep it oiled and it will keep on going! Mary « Show Less
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I can't tell you which is the best as I haven't tried them all. I'm on my second NORELCO Speed razor in 20 years. I do know that it shaves great, you can go about a month without recharging, and it lasts damn near forever. Can't go wrong buying this razor.
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not sure of the difference between the two. But I can say that the Clipper I purchased is definitely not meant for extended use. If you plan to use it to shave dogs or do more than one haircut you might want to look into one of the more expensive models. For me this one works perfect I don't even ever have to use the turbo setting I just shave my head every 3 or 4 days so my Clippers don't see much abuse. One thing I've noticed is that if you do use the turbo setting it tends to get hot really fast. Good enough for my needs.