What is the difference between the "Arctic" and the "AgIon" blades?
671981
Arctic products don't have the antimicrobial coating of the Agion blades, though they are built of tough metal for longevity. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/list_6832836_type-blades-oster-hair-clippers.html#ixzz2nqVbFS9e
154840
I believe the Ultra is a non-ceramic blade. I purchased the Andis clipper with a ceramic blade and had to return it because it just didn't cut my dogs coat well at all.
138427
Just ordered the x-acto brand to replace the techi-edge ones that I just returned. It's MUCH better (which I knew because I've used x-acto blades before). I guess you get what you pay for right?
1445698
As others have stated it is not shaved ice but not as coarse as traditional machines. It is adjustable (the blade).
1085601
It has two blades. I haven't yet needed to change them so can't help with the second question. Sorry
376180
I personally have not noticed a difference in one side being more aggressive than the other. Neither with the Derby blades that came with the unit nor the Gillette Silver Blues I use now.
612105
Both handles are similar in blade angle, weight, and handle length. Really, the only difference I see is purly aesthetics.
1322434
Looks like the difference is a coating on the blade. Is it worth it?...you decide. I find the 9154 adequate for my occasional bouts in the garden.
1460628
The arctic is more like the brushed nickel, i have an RO tap that is brushed nickel next to this faucet, not a noticeable difference.
2123462
Sorry, I didn't see that you were asking for a comparison. I like the single stage, since in our area the snowfall usually does't require a heavy more bulky machine. This machine does seem to have the power to handle the occasional heavy wet snow, although it does take a bit more effort to push through the snow.
5622
I honestly don't know but I do know that the AT895 is great. It shaves very close. You only have to change blades one a year an it's waterproof.
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crOak, expanding on what Arameth explained, the 4 blade is for a first pass and the 4F is the finishing blade. I found this out doing research on blades for cutting my own Bichon fur baby. I plan to purchase both. Hope that helps.
739109
I ordered this blade with my unit and have never used the one that came with the unit. This blade works great, really churns up the smoothies. Lots of action. No problem with ice.
1863290
There are four blades. I have used this for over a year and a half and I am quite satisfied. The ice crusher is very good.
1149789
blade is angled and can push snow to right or left ; you can flip blade on next pass or keep angled the same to keep pushing snow in same direction. I start in middle of driveway and can keep angle going towards outside. think of it like a snow plow pushing snow in front and off to the side also.
25305
I am not sure, but don't think so. I had an Atra years ago and the mounting bracket seems different. You may try searching on line for pictures of both or what the blades look like.
931413
I have actually used both. I like the three stage unit because it seems to keep the blades sharper longer. It is angled for Global knives, which are different than some others, and the three stages seems to result in a finer edge, especially when dealing with paring knives and the like.