| For a number of years Wahl "detachable” blades have been out of step with
Oster "detachable” blades as far as the cutting depths was concerned. The new
range goes some way to addressing this situation, and is more comprehensive
compared to the previous range. The full effectiveness of the blades will take
time to establish as more groomers try them out.
The newly introduced wide blades certainly look interesting. There has long
been a need for a better range in this area as more "detachable” blade type
machines become involved in horse and cattle clipping. We wonder whether they
are exactly what is required for the specific horse and cattle requirements, but
no doubt time will tell as the end users report back on the performance.
We find it disappointing that only part of the full range are available, and
that the wide blades will not be here before the end of the summer according to
the latest information we have been given. Not good enough Mr Wahl!
We are reluctant to attach other than a "nominal” rating due to the fact that
we have been unable to test these blades in sufficient quantities to draw any
meaningful data. However reader should not draw any underlying conclusions from
this - it is purely due to lack of information from the manufacturer. We
understand they have proved very successful in the USA and so it seems
reasonable to have similar expectations for them in the UK! The recommended
retail prices will certainly be attractive to the grooming fraternity.
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