With some Andis pet clippers with detachable blades, you have to buy blades separately for different depths of cuts and different coat thicknesses and types.
Andis have two main ranges of blades for their detachable pet clippers – the Andis UltraEdge Blades, and also the CeramicEdge Blades
In this guide we compare these blades, and outline the main differences, similarities and uses of each range of clipper blades so you get idea of what each is and does.
We also provide a summary of a third set of Andis Blades – the Andis ShowEdge Blades.
Let’s take a look at them!
(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)
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Andis UltraEdge vs CeramicEdge Blade Comparison: Similarities, Differences & Features
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CeramicEdge Blades
UltraEdge Blades
- Most Of The Range Of The Andis UltraEdge Blades (on Amazon)
- Andis UltraEdge 7 Skip Tooth Blade (on Amazon)
- Andis UltraEdge 2 Blade (on Amazon)
ShowEdge Blades
Andis UltraEdge vs CeramicEdge Blades: Differences
Blade Construction
The main differences between the blades are:
The Andis CeramicEdge Blades have the same benefits as the Andis UltraEdge blades but have a cooler running ceramic cutter.
Blade Sizes Available
The UltraEdge blades that are available that aren’t available in the CeramicEdge blade range are:
Size 6FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄16″–4.8 mm
Size 4 1/2FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄16″–7.9 mm
Size 3 3/4 Skip Tooth UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair ½”–13 mm
Size 5/8 Wide Toe UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄32″–0.8 mm
Size T10 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄16″–1.5 mm
Note that there are EGT clipper model UltraEdge blades as well in the Size 10, Size 7FC and Size 5FC blades.
In addition to the regular EGT UltraEdge Blades, there’s also the EGT UltraEdge Cat Blades and EGT UltraEdge + Blades.
Blade Compatibility With Different Clippers
UltraEdge
Compatible with Andis models AG, AGC, AGP, AGRC, AGCL, AGR+, AGRV, DBLC, MBG, SMC – and subsequent models like the AGC2. Oster A5 and Wahl KM Series clippers.
CeramicEdge
Compatible with the Andis Models AG, AGP, AGR+, AGCL, AGRC and MBG models – and subsequent models like the AGC2. Oster A5 and most detachable type clippers.
Andis UltraEdge vs CeramicEdge Blades: Similarities
Blade Construction
Both blade ranges are carbonized steel blades with a chrome finish.
Blade Sizes Available
The same blades that are available in both blade ranges are the:
Size 40 Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄100″–0.25 mm
Size 30 Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄50″–0.5 mm
Size 15 Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄64″–1.2 mm
Size 10 Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄16″–1.5 mm
Size 9 Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄64″–2 mm
Size 8 1/2 Blade – Leaves hair 7 ⁄64″–2.8 mm
Size 7 Skip Tooth Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄8″–3.2 mm
Size 7FC Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄8″–3.2 mm
Size 5 Skip Tooth Blade – Leaves hair ¼”–6.3 mm
Size 5FC Blade – Leaves hair ¼”–6.3 mm
Size 4 Skip Tooth Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄8″–9.5 mm
Size 4FC Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄8″–9.5 mm
Size 3 3/4FC Blade – Leaves hair ½”–13 mm
Size 5/8 HT Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄8″–16 mm
Size 3/4 HT Blade – Leaves hair ¾”–19 mm
Blade Care, Cooling Etc.
You can use the same products for blade cleaning, cooling etc.:
- Andis Cool Care Plus Clipper Blade Cleaner (on Amazon) – acts as a coolant, disinfectant, lubricant and cleaner
- Andis Blade Care Plus Dip Jar, 16 oz (on Amazon) – cools, deodorizes, lubricates, cleans, prevents rust and decontaminates blades
Andis UltraEdge Blades Summary
– What Are These Blades?
The Andis UltraEdge blades are carbonized steel blades with a chrome finish.
– What Are The Most Commonly Used UltraEdge Blades?
As starter blades, regular owners might get a Size 10 blade, and a Size 7 or 7FC blade. A Size 10 blade might be included in the clipper purchase you make as part of the kit.
In terms of blades for common grooming:
The most common blades used for the body of thin to medium hair, straight hair dogs, might be a 10 blade.
For slightly matted hair you might use a 5 or 5FC blade.
For very matted hair or very thick and heavy coats, you might use a 7 or 7FC blade.
For dogs’ pads, you might use a 15 to 5 /8″ Wide blade
For legs, you might use a 3¾FC, 5 /8″HT, ¾”HT, Combs or Scissors
For feet (except poodles), beards, mustaches and furnishings, you might use Combs or Scissors
For specific dog breeds, you might use specific blades for certain coat styles. Two useful PDF guides from Andis on grooming specific breeds can be found by Googling ‘Andis Grooming Chart’, and for example ‘Andis Poodle Grooming Guide’ (or the name of the breed like spaniel, poodle, terrier etc.) you want to groom.
– What Is The Full Range Of UltraEdge Blades, & What Do They Each Do?
Size 40 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄100″–0.25 mm
Size 30 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄50″–0.5 mm
Size 15 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄64″–1.2 mm
Size 10 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄16″–1.5 mm
Size 9 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄64″–2 mm
Size 8 1/2 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 7 ⁄64″–2.8 mm
Size 7 Skip Tooth UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄8″–3.2 mm
Size 7FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄8″–3.2 mm
Size 6FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄16″–4.8 mm
Size 5 Skip Tooth UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair ¼”–6.3 mm
Size 5FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair ¼”–6.3 mm
Size 4 1/2FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄16″–7.9 mm
Size 4 Skip Tooth UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄8″–9.5 mm
Size 4FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄8″–9.5 mm
Size 3 3/4 Skip Tooth UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair ½”–13 mm
Size 3 3/4FC UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair ½”–13 mm
Size 5/8 HT UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄8″–16 mm
Size 5/8 Wide Toe UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄32″–0.8 mm
Size 3/4 HT UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair ¾”–19 mm
Size T10 UltraEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄16″–1.5 mm
Note that there are EGT clipper model UltraEdge blades as well in the Size 10, Size 7FC and Size 5FC blades.
In addition to the regular EGT UltraEdge Blades, there’s also the EGT UltraEdge Cat Blades and EGT UltraEdge + Blades.
– Which Clippers Are The UltraEdge Blades Compatible With?
They fit detachable blade clippers like the Andis models AG, AGC, AGP, AGRC, AGCL, AGR+, AGRV, DBLC, MBG, SMC – and subsequent models like the AGC2.
One example of one of these pet clippers with compatibility is the Andis UltraEdge Super 2-Speed Detachable Blade Professional Animal/Dog Grooming Clipper (AGC2).
Although, it’s a good idea to check the product information of the clipper prior to buying to make sure future models are compatible specifically withe the UltraEdge blades.
These blades also fit the Oster A5 and Wahl KM Series clippers.
You can check out some of the best clippers on the market in this guide, and see if the clippers are compatible with the Andis blades.
Andis CeramicEdge Blades Summary
– What Are These Blades?
The Andis CeramicEdge Blades have the same benefits as the Andis UltraEdge blades but have a cooler running ceramic cutter.
– What Are The Most Commonly Used CeramicEdge Blades?
As starter blades, regular owners might get a Size 10 blade, and a Size 7 or 7FC blade.
A Size 10 blade might be included in the clipper purchase you make as part of the kit. In terms of blades for common grooming:
The most common blades used for the body of thin to medium hair, straight hair dogs, might be a 10 blade.
For slightly matted hair you might use a 5 or 5FC blade.
For very matted hair or very thick and heavy coats, you might use a 7 or 7FC blade.
For dogs’ pads, you might use a 15 to 5 /8″ Wide blade
For legs, you might use a 3¾FC, 5 /8″HT, ¾”HT, Combs or Scissors
For feet (except poodles), beards, mustaches and furnishings, you might use Combs or Scissors
For specific dog breeds, you might use specific blades for certain coat styles. Two useful PDF guides from Andis on grooming specific breeds can be found by Googling ‘Andis Grooming Chart’, and for example ‘Andis Poodle Grooming Guide’ (or the name of the breed like spaniel, poodle, terrier etc.) you want to groom.
– What Is The Full Range Of CeramicEdge Blades, & What Do They Each Do?
Size 40 CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄100″–0.25 mm
Size 30 CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄50″–0.5 mm
Size 15 CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄64″–1.2 mm
Size 10 CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄16″–1.5 mm
Size 9 CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄64″–2 mm
Size 8 1/2 CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 7 ⁄64″–2.8 mm
Size 7 Skip Tooth CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄8″–3.2 mm
Size 7FC CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 1 ⁄8″–3.2 mm
Size 5 Skip Tooth CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair ¼”–6.3 mm
Size 5FC CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair ¼”–6.3 mm
Size 4 Skip Tooth CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄8″–9.5 mm
Size 4FC CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 3 ⁄8″–9.5 mm
Size 3 3/4FC CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair ½”–13 mm
Size 5/8 HT CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair 5 ⁄8″–16 mm
Size 3/4 HT CeramicEdge Blade – Leaves hair ¾”–19 mm
– Which Clippers Are The CeramicEdge Blades Compatible With?
They fit detachable blade clippers like the Andis Models AG, AGP, AGR+, AGCL, AGRC and MBG models – and subsequent models like the AGC2.
One example of one of these pet clippers with compatibility is the Andis UltraEdge Super 2-Speed Detachable Blade Professional Animal/Dog Grooming Clipper (AGC2).
Although, it’s a good idea to check the product information of the clipper prior to buying to make sure future models are compatible specifically with the CeramicEdge blades.
These blades also fit the Oster A5 and most detachable type clippers.
You can check out some of the best dog clippers on the market in this guide, and see if the Andis blades are compatible with them.
Andis ShowEdge Blades Summary
– What Are These Blades?
They are chrome plated, carbon-steel edged blades.
– What Are These Blades Designed For?
They are designed for creating a fine and smooth finish on a dog’s coat without leaving tracks from the blade in the hair. They are meant to provide a finer cut with fewer passes through the hair.
– What Might These Blades Realistically Be Used For?
The teeth are closer together than on the CeramicEdge and UltraEdge blades.
With this in mind, they are realistically better for already fine and non matted fur. You will struggle to get them through thick, non groomed or matted hair – they are likely to get stuck.
– What Is The Full Range Of ShowEdge Blades, & What Do They Each Do?
Four of the ShowEdge blades available are the:
Andis ShowEdge 4SE Blade – leaves hair 3/8″ (9.5 mm)
Andis ShowEdge 5SE Blade – leaves hair 1/4″ (6.3 mm)
Andis ShowEdge 6SE Blade – leaves hair 3/16″ (4.8 mm)
Andis ShowEdge 7SE Blade – leaves hair 3/32″ (2.4mm)
– Which Clippers Are The ShowEdge Blades Compatible With?
They are compatible with most Andis detachable pet clippers. They may also be compatible with the Oster and Wahl detachable clippers – but you should check before buying.
When buying pet clippers, the product description should list the blades the clipper is compatible with – so always confirm there first.
Blade Care For Andis Blades
Andis offers two main products for blade care:
- Andis Cool Care Plus Clipper Blade Cleaner (on Amazon) – acts as a coolant, disinfectant, lubricant and cleaner
- Andis Blade Care Plus Dip Jar, 16 oz (on Amazon) – cools, deodorizes, lubricates, cleans, prevents rust and decontaminates blades
Blade Heating & Cooling
Some clipper blades become hot when you use them continuously for longer periods.
You can either use coolant, or some people buy a backup of the same blade and interchange/rotate them so one blade can cool down while they are using the other.
Andis Dog Clippers
You can check out some of the best Andis dog clippers in this guide, and check if the Andis blades are compatible with them.
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