Features:

  • Ceramic cutting technology runs cooler, stays sharper longer.
  • Fits all Andis detachable blade clippers in these series: AG, AGC, BDC, BG, DBLC, FHC, MBG, SMC
  • Carbonized steel extends edge life.
  • Chrome finish resists rust.
  • Leaves hair 1/16" (1.5mm).
Makes life easy

I have two dogs that I trim at home. A Pomeranian and a short haired bird dog. I was having a hard time trimming both dogs until i got this blade. The Pom has very thick hair and i didn't want a blade the was two wide open where i could run the risk of cutting my dog. This blade is able to clip the thick hair without a guard and not be a risk to cutting either dog when not using the guard. Great blade.

Great blade for a short cut on my maltese and poodle

I bought the Andis 5-speed clipper recently and found the included #10 blade to cut too short on its own. Clipper combs helped, but sometimes the fur/hair wouldn't cut smoothly with the combs on. I decided it would be better to invest in another blade. My dogs are a maltese and a poodle, and we live in the south where the weather is usually not cold. We keep the dogs' hair short most of the year, so getting a reliable blade seemed like a good fit for us. I read that professional groomers liked this size 4FC blade (3/8") for summer cuts for maltese. It was very easy to change out the blade on my Andis clipper, and the 4FC blade left a nice, short (but not shaved) cut on my dogs. Although this blade costs more than the clipper combs, I think the 4FC size blade is a better investment and is more convenient than using the #10 blade with clipper combs. Taking good care of this blade with proper cleaning and oiling will make it last for many years. I definitely recommend it if you are cutting your dog's or cat's hair short but not wanting it shaved to the skin.

Happy dogs, happy owner.

This ceramic blade set worked very well on my dogs. As expected they cut through some minor mats but not through larger ones that develop with a full winter snow coat (in the high Rockies). Some mats just need to be combed out or cut with scissors. The dogs are PWD's so their hair is thick and curly. The blades saved me time and ran a great deal cooler than non ceramic blades. I have compressed air so cleaning them often while clipping is easy for me and of course it saves time and keeps the blades and clipper motor happy. Lubricants help too. This depth of blade lets me trim down to a warm weather length without having to attach a depth comb. I use the blades on my Oster clipper without issue. Much better performance than the stock steel blades.

Great for poodles

Great blade. Cuts through my poodle's hair like butter. Makes grooming time go by fast. I used it to cut her body and didn't have to keep going over it a bunch of times like other blades.

Took a while, but it got it done!!!!!

The last time I groomed my poodle was about 6 months ago and paid $60 at Petco. After reading many reviews about different clipper brands, I settled for the Andis 22360 AGC Super 2-Speed along with two extra attachments (5 FC and 7 FC). This was actually my first try at clipping my dog. I love the blade (5 FC), it cuts smooth and it gave it a nice close-up, but not too close to the skin. It took me a while to cut her hair and I had to stop several times to let the blade cool down and apply the cooling spray. This blade is awesome, the problem I had and the reason it took so long to cut through my dog's hair was because it was really matted and there were knots all over. There were places where I had to use the scissors just to get some of the knots out before I could even think about using the blade. I think that going forward it will be much easier to cut it so as long as I keep her hair brushed and don't let it get too long. Hope this helps!!!!

Love the blade, incompatible with attachment combs

I have the Easy Clip Groom Detachable Blade Clippers (item: 21485) and bought these blades specifically for shearing my english angora rabbits. These blades fit perfect and work very well on my angoras, as this is the only one that will actually clip their wool! Please note that these blades will NOT fit with the attachment combs included with my clippers and possibly many others, even though they say universal. The 40 blade is so short that it WILL cut skin severely and should NEVER be used without a guard or comb. I ended up purchasing the Andis 9-Piece Small Comb Set (Item: 12860) and they fit perfect with this blade. I did not reduce the stars for this, as the product itself is fantastic!

Cuts through thick coat like butter!

I love my andis grooming tool for my dogs. I have a Bicion/shitzu mix who has a very thick coat and these bladed cut through like butter. I love them. They also last a long time. This is a reorder for me, after 2 years its time for a replacement as I dont have someone near by to take to have them sharpened. They are cheap enough that replacements are almost the same cost as the sharpening anyway. I always recommend andis to anyone who asks what clippers I use on my dogs. ✭✭✭✭✭ - I love this product. it meets or exceeds my expectations and is great quality. I would recommend this to anyone. ✭✭✭✭ - I like this product but it’s is not perfect. The quality is good and is as described, but it could use some improvements. I would recommend this to friends and family. ✭✭✭ - This product is okay but it could be better. The quality is acceptable but it could use some improvements to make it better. I would recommend this to friends and family but advise of my thoughts about quality. ✭✭ - This product did not impress me at all. It either does not work as described, is of poor quality, or is just not what I was expecting it to be. It might be okay for some people who are just looking for something cheaply made or inexpensive to purchase. ✭ - I do not like this product. It is either very poor quality, a waste of time and money, or did not arrive in a timely manner. I would not recommend this product to anyone as it does not meet the quality standards of anyone and should be removed from amazon.

Standard poodles and giant schnoodle

I have 5 standard poodles and a giant schnoodle (giant schnauzer/standard poodle mix). I groom for home, not show and use a grooming table and dog clipper. I used to use a shorter blade but found that it gave my giant schnoodle itchy bumps (known as schnauzer bumps) I read that longer blades wouldn't irritate her skin and that the 8 1/2 blades were used by many groomers to prevent the bumps from occurring when grooming. For simplicity sake, I just went ahead and groomed my whole "herd" with the 8 1/2. One of my standard poodles gets razor burn very easily and the 8 1/2 works great on her without irritating her face. I have 6 blades that I shuffle through, as they get warm. I scissor cut the top of the head on the poodles. Twice I have accidently nicked them with scissors, so I try and only use the clippers as often as possible. Scissors can take a serious chunk out... needing stitches or staples to heal, but clippers can only nick. At the end of each haircut, I soak the blades in H-42 (purchased on Amazon) H-42 is miracle stuff in my opinion. Keeps the blades sharp, disintegrates gunk in them from the dogs skin, oil and dirt, and really prolongs the blades life. Really saves me money (6 blades costs around $150, so I want to take care of them) I have included some of my recent clips so you can see what an 8 1/2 blade cut looks like.

Cuts my Standard Poodle's fine, curly hair beautifully!

Yep, this is the blade you need for body clipping. So what exactly is a "CeramicEdge Carbon-Infused Steel" blade anyway? Well, it's actually a nicely polished and finished carbon steel blade with a ceramic moving blade instead of a steel one. You know those fancy ceramic carving knives that are sharp as a razor and stay that way? That's what the moveable blade is made of. Some "WAG" reviewers have complained about corrosion and dullness problems but my impression is that these people could foul(or, add your own expletive) up a solid steel cannon ball with their bare hands. Reasonable care, as with any cutting instrument, is all that is required. I clean my blade with a squirt of Ajax liquid dish soap, after every grooming session. Rinsing under hot, running water and then, stopping the blade while under the water stream removes the coating of protein from the sheared hair. I NEVER RUN THE BLADE DRY. Then, I dip the cutting edge into dry DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, moisten my fingers with a little water, forming a paste, and run the blade for only a couple of seconds, This puts a fine scratch on the cutting surfaces, which gives it that "grip" so necessary for cutting hair cleanly. After the scratch process (very brief), I remove the blade from the clipper and rinse it well with warm water. Now, with paper towelling, I carefully dry it and coat it liberally with Andis oil (not Oster, which stinks and is no better). I replace the blade onto the clipper and with the motor running, snap it into position, just like a normal mounting operation. Shaking and blotting with the clipper running will remove the excess oil and displace moisture from the blade. It can be then be dismounted and allowed to dry thoroughly before storing until its next use. Notes of interest: Hair protein plates onto the cutting surfaces as soon as they are allowed to dry. If you pause for more than a few minutes, you may notice the blade becomming "dull." Not to worry, simply clean with hot water and then oil. You may need to use the DE if your blade runs dry and becomes "polished." Diatomaceous earth is the powdered gunk that people put into swimming pool filters and throw away when it becomes full of algea and other stuff. It is CHEAP when purchased at swimming pool supply places. Buy a package and use it wherever a mild abrasive is needed. DE is the calcarious remains of tiny little marine animals and is used in all sorts of costly polishing products. Unlike nylon, it will not scratch glass, or tooth enamel (I'm NOT recommending that you clean your teeth with it - just my personal dig at nylon toothbrushes) but it will remove hard water deposits and it is an excellent stainless steel polish. If you have copper or brass that is darkly stained or pitted, DE will quickly prepare the surface before you use Brasso or some other expensive agent. As you might surmise, I am a great fan of the stuff. BTW it is also the preferred, non-toxic way to get rid of bed bugs, fleas, spiders and all sorts of creepy insects. No household or toolbox should be without it. The microscopic "scratch" that you want on your sliding surfaces is quickly removed unless they are kept well oiled. That "scratch" is what makes professionally sharpened barbers' scissors and clippers "tailored" for hair cutting. That slight raggedness catches the fine hair and holds it for slicing. Perfectly smooth blades tend to pinch and crush the hair squeezing out protein and coating the edges. "Dull" blades are often simply protein coated and cleaning with detergent and hot water brings them back into close contact. Restoring the "scratch" assures that they will keep slicing through your grooming session. It just makes sense and only takes a minute. Hint: Save money - DIY with DE! OK, I'm through. Anything I missed?

I like the blade

I am not a professional and just groom my own dogs hair. It is a poodle/husky mix. The hair is very fine. My walh clippers had a difficult time cutting the fine hair. Thes blades do a much better job. There is some problem with heat- I lube often and change blades. I use the seven on the paws and face the the five on the main body. The ten that came with the andis clippers does not seem to cut as well as the ceramic blades. Or maybe it was because I only tried them in the paws. I attached pics to show the size the sizes are so confusing! I think in the winter I’ll get a #3or4 for the body. The last pic shows my dog. I just cut his hind leg with the seven and I cut his body with the five last week. Maybe you can see the lengths of the cut.

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