I have two shiatsus and I want the right blade to give them a 1/2 inch trim all over and do I need to use a guard over the blade too and if so what sz
1662488
Shih Tzu's mat quite easily, therefore if you want 1/2 inch length you will need them to be mat free and use a longer guard over a 10 or 15 blade. A 3F or 4F without a guard would be a good blade if they tend to be matted. If they are very matted then a 5 or 7 (very short, but I only suggest those blades being used by professional groomers.) Any blade can grab the dog's skin and tear it if the mats are tight.
1662489
I get a beautifully cut with a #7 then I used # 10 around the feet for a nice finish look
2122166
I always use the 1/8 guard when cutting my hair and that's close enough for my liking. Without the guard the cut would be extremely close. I use the trimmer without guard on the neck area and it works perfectly for me.
404066
I'd say the longest this can cut to with the guard is a half inch. Anything longer and I feel you'd need to get something that has a much larger guard. Mostly this is for trimming a short beard/keeping stubble.
1199717
Not sure, I just used the guards over the Clipper blades that went with the Andis clippers I bought to get my different hair lengths.
1819912
to be honest, I do not use the different length guards, I use this trimmer free hand to blend, the Oster classic 76 is the one I use and the blades are great and easy to exchange while cutting
1522897
It goes down the blade to the hilt. It keeps the guard from coming up or off. It will be stiff and tight fitting, just how it is built.
858254
I am not sure, never broke one. I was able to order a replacement blade guard online. I would suggest contacting Hitachi Customer Service, get the part number, then try finding it online unless the Hitachi price is reasonable.
1265452
If you use the guard it is great...but without it .. It is a finger slicer..I love it but have to be very careful.
2125448
Mine is just under 6 1/4" long at the guard and over 1 1/2" wide where blade is sharpened. Each is hand made, so there could be differences. If you like a heavy dagger, this is it. Keep it oiled and it stays beautiful.
720054
Any standard guard comb works. I'm a professional and I use Wahl's stainless steel guard combs. But make sure that you use a 10, 15, or 30 blade underneath it.
126384
Both are correct, it is quite adjustable and quite sharp use the guard or your fingers will pay for it. It will do the job very well.
91416
Quite honestly, I never use the Blade Guard and occasionally use the Kick Back Pawl. I change from Rip to Crosscut to Dado so often that it is cumbersome. I also find the Blade Guard annoying as I am closely watching my fine cuts. I know the potential hazards. What I find most annoying ii s the large side opening next to the blade. Sawdust collection, even with a strong vacuum is terrible.
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For me, the BladesUSA sword is a better training sword...it is sized like a regular Jian for Tai Chi training. So it works perfectly for this purpose. The Cold Steel Training Sword is significantly larger...Maybe 6 inches longer...For me that was a bit too big to wield (I'm only 5'4" 140 pounds). for me, this meant that I had to deal with this bad boy with two hands! And I was constantly hitting the ground when doing form...booo! I love my BladesUSA sword...it has good balance and durability and is perfect for form (it is a little bit heavier than a wood training sword...so good for muscle toning as well!) For me, the BladesUSA sword is a better training sword...it is sized like a regular Jian for Tai Chi training. So it works perfectly for this purpose. The Cold Steel Training Sword is significantly larger...Maybe 6 inches longer...For me that was a bit too big to wield (I'm only 5'4" 140 pounds). for me, this meant that I had to deal with this bad boy with two hands! And I was constantly hitting the ground when doing form...booo! I love my BladesUSA sword...it has good balance and durability and is perfect for form (it is a little bit heavier than a wood training sword...so good for... » Read More For me, the BladesUSA sword is a better training sword...it is sized like a regular Jian for Tai Chi training. So it works perfectly for this purpose. The Cold Steel Training Sword is significantly larger...Maybe 6 inches longer...For me that was a bit too big to wield (I'm only 5'4" 140 pounds). for me, this meant that I had to deal with this bad boy with two hands! And I was constantly hitting the ground when doing form...booo! I love my BladesUSA sword...it has good balance and durability and is perfect for form (it is a little bit heavier than a wood training sword...so good for muscle toning as well!) « Show Less
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I don't know - apparently you can, but it has Japanese on it and I can't tell which one fits. As is in my review, I just got an extra saw because the majority of the purchase by far is the blade anyway.
2111892
Not sure. I don't think these trimmers come with guards. Guards are usually for the big clippers.
2242626
You need a 3 blade. This photo isn't the right one. Call Amazon. The 3 blade are also larger. And hey I love mine.
2239918
There is no guard for the blade, just dial it down to a level position. I've had no problem, no cuts. I store it on it's side in an upper cabinet so there's no chance the kids will grab it. I think it's a great tool for the kitchen and I still recommend it.