What does the F mean on clipper blades?

As you will see from the picture below an 'F' blade will have every tooth of the comb the same length which will leave the finishing cut even and smooth., and this is why the 'F' will normally stand for fine or 'FC' Fine Cut.
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What are f blades?

F or FC means Finish Cut or Fine Cut. F and FC mean the same thing (so a 7F and a 7FC mean the same). Shorter blades (listed below) are always FC, so you won't often see F or FC in the blade name. For blades longer than a 10 (listed below), look for either ST or FC in the blade name, or the blade description.
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What is the difference between 5F and 5FC blade?

FC versions append an abbreviation to the number—for example, a finish-cut #5 blade would be written as #5FC or #5F. The same length of blade in a skip-tooth version would simply be written as #5. Unless you are very experienced, you should always buy the FC type of blades.
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What do the letters on clipper blades mean?

Blades are numbered to indicate what length of hair they will leave. For example, a #10 blade will leave a hair length of 1/16″. The higher the blade number, the shorter the cut will be. So you should be able to tell that a #15 blade will provide a shorter cut than a #5.
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What length should I cut my dog's hair?

For example, if you want to leave only 3/8 of an inch of hair on your dog's stomach, use a finishing/full-cut size 4 blade. If you want to leave one inch of hair on his entire body, use a wide/T-blade in size 3 and cut in the direction of the hair's growth.
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Dog Grooming Clipper Blades-Everything You Need to Know



Whats the difference between a 5 and a 5F?

#5 or #7 are skip tooth blades designed for cutting fur quickly with little combing out first. #5F and #7F are finer tooth blades to be used to smooth out the rougher cut left by the first blades mentioned.
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What is a #10 blade for grooming?

#10 blades are ideal for very short summer haircuts and for clipping inside the ears, around the backside and under the hind legs of any breed. These areas should stay short to promote good hygiene and prevent matting between grooming sessions in harder to access areas.
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What is the difference between a 7 and a 7F clipper blade?

When a blade such as a size 7 doesn't have an F behind the number, this is referred to as a skip tooth blade where every other tooth on the comb is shorter. The idea of this blade is for rapid removal of thick dense fur but will require going over again with a F blade for a smoother finish if required.
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What is a 7F blade in MM?

Product Description. Oster No 7F dog grooming clipper blade leaves 3.2mm of hair. This is a finishing clipper blade for the No 7 Skip tooth and also works well on unmatted dog coats. The Oster Cryogen-X A5 snap-on range of blades are of superior quality by a well-known brand and used by many professional dog groomers.
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What does 7F mean in dog grooming?

Matted Coat - 7F. Natural Coat - Scissors. Short Trim, Back & Sides - 4. Head, Neck, & Ears - 10 or 9. Body, Sides, & Tail - 30 with 1" Comb.
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What is the shortest clipper blade?

Number 0 or 0.5 Guard Combs

The #0 haircut – or 1/2 for Wahl clipper users – is, basically, the shortest there is. In fact, this number doesn't have a guide comb; it uses the clippers blades to deliver clean, even, and extremely close cuts. In a #0 haircut, the hair will be at most 1.5mm or 1/16” long.
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What is the longest clipper guard for dogs?

There are some limitations to clipper combs for dogs. First, using them over blades that leave hair shorter is your best option. That would be #30 or #40 blades, leaving hair at 1/50″ or 1/100″ respectively. The major downside to using these combs is that you are boxed in by the longest length.
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What is 5F dog grooming?

Oster No 5F dog grooming clipper blade leaves 6.3mm of hair. This clipper blade is a finish blade for the no 5 blade. The Oster Cryogen-X A5 snap-on range of blades are of superior quality by a well-known brand and used by many professional dog groomers.
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What blade do you use to groom a poodle?

The most popular clipper blades for the Poodle coat depend on the look you want to achieve. The 10 (and the 15 if you don't have trimmers) – and body lengths 3, 4, 5 and 7 - are the most popular blades. There are longer (and shorter) options available also.
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How do you groom a dog for beginners?

An Efficient Routine for Dog Grooming
  1. Brush out your dog, thoroughly removing any tangles or mats.
  2. Do a prebath clip or strip if your dog's coat needs it.
  3. Express anal sacs if needed.
  4. Bathe and rinse thoroughly.
  5. Dry by using towels, a dog hair dryer, or human hair dryer set to no heat.
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What length is a 40 blade?

The surgical #40 blade provides a 3/128-inch (0. 6mm) cut length; operates 2.
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What size is a comb in grooming?

These can be bought individually, or as a set. The sizes of these can be measured in millimetres or inches. The eight most common sizes of comb guides are 1/8” = 3mm, 1/4” = 6mm, 3/8” = 9mm, 1/2” = 13mm, 5/8” = 16mm, 3/4” = 19mm, 7/8” = 22mm and 1” = 25mm.
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What length is a comb?

There are different guide comb sizes/lengths. The smaller the number, the shorter the cut. The larger the number, the longer the hair will be. For example, if you use a #2 (1/4") guide comb, you will be left with hair that is a quarter of an inch in length.
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