Clipper Blades: Sharp Edges for Sheep, Cattle and Alpaca
Sharp blades make the clip quick and are kinder to the skin. Here you will find cutters and combs for many widespread clippers.
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Heiniger Shear Blade Set Edge & Ovina for XPERT & EVO/ONE
Sale price: €36.47 Regular price: €44.90 (18.78% saved)
Aesculap Econom Clipper Blade for Sheep, Upper and Lower Blade
Regular price: From €21.44
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Kerbl Clipper Blade Set for Constanta Rodeo AR2, Lister-Liscop Shearers, #20 35/24 teeth
Sale price: €47.35 Regular price: €49.99 (5.28% saved)
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Aesculap GT608 Clipper Blade for Exacta, Isis, 24 mm
Sale price: €33.15 Regular price: €35.49 (6.59% saved)
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Heiniger Clipper Blade Set for Xplorer, Xperience, Handy, Progress
Sale price: From €42.85 Regular price: €49.50 (13.43% saved)
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Aesculap Favorita Clipper Blade, Blade Set for Dog Clippers
Sale price: From €66.57 Regular price: €67.99 (2.09% saved)
Aesculap Econom Clipper Blade, Replacement Shearing Blade Set
Regular price: From €24.71
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Kerbl Premium Clipper Blade Set for PowerCut, FarmClipper & Constanta
Sale price: From €47.15 Regular price: €48.99 (3.76% saved)
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Kerbl Clipper Blade Set for ConstantaRodeo Horse Clippers, R2, 35/24 teeth
Sale price: €56.50 Regular price: €56.99 (0.86% saved)
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Wahl Prime Series Snap-On Blade, high-carbon steel clipper blade
Sale price: From €31.90 Regular price: €42.90 (25.64% saved)
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Heiniger Camelid Shearing Comb 714-025 for XPERT Head
Sale price: €62.98 Regular price: €70.85 (11.11% saved)
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WELLINGTON Shearing Comb 594, 5mm Bevel, 94mm Width
Sale price: €29.12 Regular price: €32.99 (11.73% saved)
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Waldhausen Spare Clipping Blades for Clipper, Replacement Blade, 1 mm
Variants from €30.80
Sale price: €32.95 Regular price: €39.95 (17.52% saved) Kerbl Alpaca Clipper Blade Set, 20/4 Teeth for Precision Shearing
Regular price: €54.94
Clipper Blades: The Edges That Really Matter
A clipper blade is the single blade, not the complete head. In sheep shearing two always work together: the comb lies broadly on the skin and guides, while the cutter swings across it and cuts. If the two do not match, or if they are blunt, a calm clip quickly turns into hard going. It is therefore worth looking at tooth count and grind.
Teeth, Angle and Wool
The tooth count determines how much wool a blade takes at once. Few, wide teeth gather a lot and work quickly, while many fine teeth leave a more even finish. The Wellington 793 fine wool comb with 13 teeth is an example of the fine end, and the 393 and 594 combs sit alongside it. The Kerbl alpaca set with 20/4 teeth shows how differently the split can be arranged. The grind matters too, that is the bevel angle of the edge: a flat grind cuts more easily, a steeper one lasts longer. Both have to suit the wool and the speed of the machine.
Choosing to Match the Machine
Clipper blades are matched to their machines, and free mixing does not work. Heiniger supplies blades for the Xplorer, Xperience, Handy and Progress as well as the Edge and Ovina sets for the XPERT and EVO/ONE. From Kerbl there is a set for the Constanta Rodeo AR2 and Lister-Liscop, plus the Premium set for the PowerCut, FarmClipper and Constanta. Aesculap contributes the Econom blade. So check the machine first, then the blade. And plan for resharpening: a properly ground blade runs several more rounds, but loses material and will need replacing eventually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cutter and comb?
The comb lies on the skin and feeds the wool in, while the cutter moves across it and cuts. The two belong together as a pair.
How many teeth do I need?
For quick sheep shearing, rather few and wide teeth. A fine wool comb with 13 teeth, by contrast, gives a more even finish on fine wool.
Is resharpening worthwhile?
Yes, several times over. The grind has to meet the original angle, though, otherwise the blade cuts worse than before.
Clipper Blades for Every Kind of Wool
Clipper blades are the wearing parts of the clip, and they decide both the pace and how kind it is to the skin. In sheep shearing the broad comb guides on the skin while the cutter swings above it and parts the wool. How much is taken at once depends on the tooth count: the Wellington 793 fine wool comb with 13 teeth works finely, the 393 and 594 combs cover other needs, and the Kerbl alpaca set with 20/4 teeth is matched to that fibre. The bevel angle of the edge counts as well, because it decides between an easy cut and a long service life. What matters most is the match to the machine: Heiniger blades for the Xplorer, Xperience, Handy and Progress, the Edge and Ovina sets for the XPERT and EVO/ONE, Kerbl sets for the Constanta, Rodeo AR2, Lister-Liscop, PowerCut and FarmClipper, plus the Econom from Aesculap.