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Originally Posted by tinknpiper  They may say that you can use a 40 blade but it is better for experienced groomers not someone who has not been taught how to handle the blade. I know the number does not mean its sharpness but the shorter the blade the sharper it is. If you have a 10 and a 40 next to each other you can tell the difference. I am just letting you know what professional groomers use. It is safer to use a 10 then it is a 40 especially if you have not been taught how to use them. |
I still do not agree that the shorter the blade the sharper it is. But maybe that is true in your tool box. Or maybe you are using "sharpness" to mean "close to the skin?????" That is really a different meaning but I do not want to argue. I like all blades, regardless of their size, to be as
sharp as possible. Nothing like a dull blade to cause more problems for me at least! I like using a "close to the skin" blade for trimming areas that I want free from hair, like the tips of ears. I have never had a problem with my Peanut, even though I am an
amateur 
-- never a nick or cut. So, I will have to agree with another professional groomer, Mardelin: The Wahl Peanut is a great tool for grooming ears, faces, feet and sanitary area. No reason to fear the "close to the skin" #30 blade! (Even for those of us without professional training.)
But there is always room for different preferences, especially from a professional like yourself. Just as some prefer one brand of clipper over another, I am sure some prefer not to use certain blades. No problem!