How to Sharpen Dog Blades

Dog clippers are vibrating or rotating clipper blades used with specific attachments to groom a dog's coat. Similar to human clippers, dog clipper blades are preferred to scissors or a razor because they will not knick or cut the dog's skin when a close shave is required. To keep the blades working their best and prevent them from pulling the dog's fur, sharpen dog blades annually for home use and monthly for commercial use.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdriver
  • Clippers
  • Whetstone
  • Dog blade grease
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Instructions

    • 1

      Disassemble the clipper blades and the guide using a screwdriver. Thoroughly wash all the blades and the guide, removing any hair and grease residue.

    • 2

      Place the moving blade against the whetstone, and set the clippers so that the tension spring is pressing against the blade.

    • 3

      Turn on the clippers, and press down slightly to keep the clippers in position.

    • 4

      Slowly move the clippers up and down the whetstone for three minutes. Turn off the clippers, and check the blade. If the blade is shiny, the clippers are sharp.

    • 5

      Set the guide blade on the whetstone, and slide it up and down using your finger for two minutes. Check the blade's sharpness by verifying that it appears shiny.

    • 6

      Re-assemble the dog blades, and add some fresh grease in the gears.