Recommend inexpensive thinning shears?

NewfieMama

NewfieMama

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Zuzu has got a serious punk rocker look from me only using the clippers on her - she can't stand long enough for a real groom so I pounce on her with the blower and clipper when I can. Grooming a Newf, one quarter at a time...:roflmao:

Anyway, I think we need some thinning shears. Any recommendations for something fairly decent, without a huge price tag? I'm not in a place to spend $100 on a pair, but $50 may be doable.

Thanks!

Mary
 
Tricia2

Tricia2

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Heritage (available at The Groomer's Mall) makes a decent shear/thinner for home grooming at a reasonable price. They offer free lifetime sharpening and since they're located in New York, they have a quick turn around time for those of us in the Northeast. They aren't pricey, so you won't have a heart attack if you drop them ....around $50 -60.

http://www.groomersmall.com/heritage_thinners.html
 
ElvisTheNewf

ElvisTheNewf

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Just be careful with whatever you get. I didn't know how sharp these things are and took a chunk out of my arm. I still don't know how it happened, but better me than Elvis!
 
YorkvilleNewfie

YorkvilleNewfie

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ElvisTheNewf said:
Just be careful with whatever you get. I didn't know how sharp these things are and took a chunk out of my arm. I still don't know how it happened, but better me than Elvis!
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Oh my god. THIS! Holy crappola, high-quality shears (thinning, curved, straight, etc.) are scary sharp. Seriously use with extreme caution!
 
CMDRTED

CMDRTED

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Wish I could help, but all of my shears are expensive (I have a chance to get some high quality shears at a very good price a while ago). I use Japaneese Stainless surgical Steel, and have a couple of Titanium Shears. I'm spoiled. I don't buy anything but Japaneese, they really hold their edge.
 
Bojie

Bojie

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Don't go the super cheap route (I'm not singling out any one brand, I just mean in general). I did with my first set and I didn't realize how horrific of a job and how bad they were until I got myself a shiny new pair last year. Holy cow, it saved me so much grooming time, and are also a pleasure to work with, feel great in my hand. Also, VERY IMPORTANT to remember. ONLY use your shears on a CLEAN DRY COAT otherwise you'll totally ruin them. Nothing worse than using them on a coat that is not freshly bathed (within the 24hr mark).
 
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KatieB

KatieB

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I have a cheap crappy pair for using on dirty dogs or dirty feet etc. My good pairs I only use on clean, dry coats as Megan said. I've also started using clippers quite a bit on Bella's spay coat...much faster and easier on both of us. Just bought a new pair of clippers and a bunch of blades and am in LOVE with that route for Bella's coat.
 
Bluedog

Bluedog

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Ditto what Katie said above. Cheap pair for in between touch-ups on a dirty coat, high quality shears for freshly bathed, and definitely easier on the older dogs and spayed bitch or neutered male coats to utilized both clippers and shears.
 
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nsmarlis

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I have Dubl Duck as my cheapo pair for when coats are dirty, feet, etc. About $40-50. And then 2 pairs for "good". But it's nice to have a pair that you don't have to worry about using.
 
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