Our original all purpose stripper. Comfortable to use, with it's contour handle. We recommend these strippers for all types of stripping. A good first choice for anyone just starting their stripping career.
weight: 1.5 oz., blade length: 1.5", total length: 5.75"
This straight handled stripper can be used for flat work (close trimmed areas), and general stripping. A very popular stripper. The extra-fine blade is useful for raking out undercoat. If you have a cat, consider using the extra-fine blade for raking out the shedding hair.
weight: 1.5 oz., blade length: 2", total length: 6"
The blade for this stripper is partially doubled. A heavy duty stripper used for general stripping. It is preferred by many handlers.
weight: 2 oz., blade length: 1.5", total length: 5.75"
A straight handled stripper with brass ends and a heavier blade (3/32" thickness). This heavy duty knife is useful for all stripping. This is a beautiful tool for any groomer. If you like a heavy tool, this may be for you.
weight: 3 oz., blade length: 2", total length: 6"
This stripper has the same blade shape as the Regular stripper except that the tooth portion of the blade is shorter. The handle is similar to the Reinforced stripper, although the blade is thinner and the handle extends up further on blade for support. It is only available with extra-fine teeth.
weight: 1 oz., blade length: 0.875", total length: 5"
Pearson Strippers are made from top quality tool steel. This steel is not stainless.
The blades will naturally discolor with age, the amount depending on the conditions of their use
and storage. The original high polish on the blades helps to delay discoloration.
Discoloration will not affect the utility of the knives.
If high humidity, or moisture is a problem in your area, we suggest that
the knife blades be wiped down with light oil (such as clipper blade oil) after use to maintain them.
Of course, you will want to wipe this off before use.
Individual groomers have their own preference about blade sharpness. Our
knives are pre-dulled and have a slight burr on the top of the teeth when new.
Pre-dulling helps to keep the groomers from cutting the coat they are pulling.
Cutting
the dogs coat can also be caused from using a twisting motion with the wrist when pulling. Hair should be pulled
in a straight motion in the direction that the coat is laying. Using block chalk on the coat will give a
better grip on the hair you are pulling.
Some groomers, although not many, prefer a sharp blade to strip with. A sharp
blade can yield satisfactory results if done carefully by an experienced groomer.
The majority of groomers prefer a blade that is duller than our knives are when
they are new. Some dulling will naturally occur when the knives have been used for a while.
We try to strike a happy balance between these two preferences.
For individuals who want to keep their blades sharp, this is easily accomplished by using a piece of fine
emery paper on the front bevel of the knife.
We don't recommend a sharp blade because you may cut the dogs coat. Please
be aware of this risk. Pulling the hair by the root is the object of stripping.
