Oster CryogenX Professional Animal Clipper Blade, Size 8-1/2 (078919-146-005)

I ordered these because my old blades (#10) did not cut well. These blades were amazing and cut clipping time more than in half.

We provide a sanctuary for abandoned and rescued dogs of all breeds and sizes, so grooming is an ongoing chore. As no professional groomer has volunteered her/his time to us, we have to muddle along as best we can!The 8 1/2 size blade is our go to size blade. For long haired dogs, it lets us leave a nice length on the body, legs and head that is still easy to brush between cuttings. We usually us about a 30 on the feet, and maybe a 10 or 15 if a dog comes in badly matted.Oster blades have always worked well for us. Texasman is proficient at taking the blades apart, cleaning them and adjusting the tension, though he hasn't wanted to get a sharpener and learn to sharpen them yet. I have blades that have been sharpened numerous times and they still work well. I recommend them without reservation.

My poor cocker spaniel Dexter gets some matted and covered in burs and stickers due to us living out in the country that cutting him with most other sizes is such a pain. Always needed a few pairs of sharp scissors and a couple of different blades but since I bought this 8 1/2 I just hold the matts and go slowly through them and they don't catch, pull, tug or get stuck what's so ever.I LOVE THIS BLADE

Good blade for short cut.

These seem to have a long life. I use them to groom my dogs. I always order from this dealer. Very good price also

Got it for my boy-husky and it works no problem.

Purchased to cut cat hair and did not do the job.

Perfect to shave down my Newfoundland who ended up in Florida. Who moves a Newfie to Florida?