Reddit mentions: The best dog grooming clipper replacement blades

We use Andis AG's in our shop. We've tried the Andis AGC, and the Andis AG 2-speed, but the old style single speed AG's are more reliable, and for the price can't be beat.

We used Oster A5's for years, but they are total crap IMO. they have a brittle plastic shell that breaks when you drop them, and for a full tear down you need snap ring pliers and a very steady hand. I've broken a half dozen A5 bodies just removing the damn snap ring.

Oster and Andis blades are interchangeable, and I think given a choice I would go with Osters. I think Andis blades stay sharper longer, but they are extremely prone to breaking. One of our staff broke 3 teeth off an Andis 7F when a dog kicked her clippers into her nose. Unbelievable. You have to treat them like they're fine China. That said almost all of our blades are Andis, because they are easier to get here as well.

For scissors I always recommend the Kenchii Scorpions. Great scissors for the price, and easy to sharpen yourself. Plus they have a very nice tension adjuster that requires no tools. You don't have to buy the entire set either. If I were you I'd just buy the 8" straights.

What kind of grooming are you planning on doing?

I use the Andis ACG2 for my standard. I just have a set of guide combs as well. I go the same length all over and they do wonderfully! Much cheaper than the groomer! Amazon Links below..

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Detachable-Professional-Grooming-22340/dp/B0018KVHBM?ref=ast_p_ei
https://www.amazon.com/Andis-9-Piece-Clipper-Combs-12860/dp/B000HHM2R0/ref=pd_bxgy_199_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000HHM2R0&pd_rd_r=0VE6VA6W1GZJBS7JJFMA&pd_rd_w=wEKd7&pd_rd_wg=y8idA&psc=1&refRID=0VE6VA6W1GZJBS7JJFMA

If you mean this kind of 5/8 they are great for running the line down a miniature poodle in a Dutch clip. Not that we do any of those anymore, but back in the ‘old days’ when poodles were the most popular breed in the US, we did quite a few.

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Found the guards I use on amazon here. I used the blue #2 3/8" on the body. I use this on the face.