The #10 clipper blade
A #10 blade leaves about 1/16" (1.5 mm) of coat.
Cut length
1/16"(1.5 mm)
Both charts print 1/16" — Andis converts it to 1.5 mm, Oster to 1.6 mm. Same spec, different rounding.
Type
Finish cut (F/FC) — even, smooth result
This is a base blade for snap-on metal combs.
What the #10 is used for
- THE default close blade: sanitary prep on every breed, per both maker charts
- Poodle face, feet and tail base (with #15) — the ships-with-the-clipper size
- Also a legal base for snap-on combs (all three brands allow #10 under a comb)
Breeds this length suits
Blade choice always depends on coat condition — a matted coat needs a shorter blade than the style chart says. The blade & comb finder walks you through it.
Which clippers it fits
#10 detachable blades use the A5 standard — they interchange across Andis, Oster, Wahl KM-series, and Heiniger A5-style clippers regardless of which brand made the blade. They do not fit 5-in-1 adjustable clippers (Wahl Bravura/Arco) or screw-on home clippers, which take their own blade systems.
Leaves more coat
#9 5/64"
Cuts closer
#15 3/64"
All blade sizes
FAQ
- How much hair does a #10 blade leave?
- A #10 blade leaves about 1/16" (1.5 mm) of coat. Both charts print 1/16" — Andis converts it to 1.5 mm, Oster to 1.6 mm. Same spec, different rounding.
- Will a #10 blade fit my clipper?
- #10 detachable blades follow the A5 standard, so they interchange across A5-style clippers from Andis, Oster, Wahl (KM series), and Heiniger. They do not fit 5-in-1 adjustable-blade clippers (like the Wahl Bravura) or screw-on home clippers — those use their own blade systems.
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