Clipper blades for Oster Clippers
Clipper Blade No.4 (Length 9.5mm, Skip Tooth)
Original clipper blades from Oster. Very durable and long lasting and a great selection. There's a blade to suit every type of fur.
These top quality clipper blades are for Oster fur clippers. The blades are very well made and Cryogenically tempered for longer wear resistance. This special cryogenic hardening process helps to produce less heat and keeps the blade on average 15°C cooler which in turn increases the durability and lifespan. 'Skip Tooth' blades are made with cutting teeth of alternating lengths, meaning the clippers can slide more easily through your dog's coat.Because dogs have different requirements Oster has developed a range of clipper blades to suit every type of fur.
Chose the correct blade according to the type of coat your dog has and the length of cut.
The cutting heads provide a wide range of shearing lengths. F stands for a fine tooth blade which is particularly suitable for shearing (short) and matted fur.
Skip Tooth cutting heads 4, 5 & 7 have cutting teeth of alternating lengths. Particularly beneficial for clipping long or matted fur.
The cutting head 7 is suitable for shearing thick or matted coats.
The cutting head 10 is suitable for detailed trimming on head, face, ears, paws and rectum.
Blade sizes at a glance:
Cutting head | Body area | Cutting length | Smooth/long and wiry fur | Soft, curly fur | Strong, thick fur with undercoat | Matted coat | Breeds |
Oster Nr. 4 Skip Tooth |
suitable for general shearing | 9.5 mm | x | x | e.g. Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Newfoundland | ||
Oster Nr. 5 Skip Tooth | suitable for general shearing | 6.6 mm | x | x | e.g. Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Newfoundland | ||
Oster Nr. 7 Skip Tooth |
suitable for shearing thick or matted coats | 3.2 mm | x | x | For general shearing: e.g. German Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Chow Chow, Newfoundland; For matted coats: all breeds | ||
Oster Nr. 7F | suitable for shearing (short) and matting | 3.2 mm | x | x | x | x | all breeds |
Oster Nr. 10 | suitable detailed trimming on head, face, ears, paws and rectum | 1.5 mm | x | x | x | x | all breeds (not suitable for general shearing) |
Important information - lubricating the blades: A light film of oil should be maintained on the surface of the cutting blades. Oiling the blades frequently (every 3-4 minutes) while in use will help keep the blades cleaner. If there is not enough oil the metal teeth rub together and wear out more quickly.
The Oster cutting blades fit the following clippers: