Will a #15 blade fit my clipper?

#15 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.

Is a #15 blade safe to use at home?

Close-cutting blades heat up fast and can burn skin. Check blade temperature against your forearm every few minutes, use coolant spray, and keep this length away from thin-skinned areas unless you've been shown how. When in doubt, this is a job for a professional groomer.

Clipper blades Checked against maker charts

The #15 clipper blade

A #15 blade leaves about 3/64" (1.2 mm) of coat.

Cut length

3/64"(1.2 mm)

Type

Finish cut (F/FC) — even, smooth result

This is a base blade for snap-on metal combs.

What the #15 is used for

Pads of the feet — the official all-breeds rule on both charts
Poodle face/feet where a #10 doesn't get close enough
A legal comb base for Andis Universal and Wahl stainless combs

Breeds this length suits

Poodle West Highland White Terrier

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

#15 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

#10 1/16"

Cuts closer

#30 1/50"

All blade sizes

3/4HT 5/8HT #3F / #3¾ #4F #5F #6FC #7F #7 skip-tooth #8½ #9 #10#15#30 #50 #40

FAQ

How much hair does a #15 blade leave?: A #15 blade leaves about 3/64" (1.2 mm) of coat.
Will a #15 blade fit my clipper?: #15 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.
Is a #15 blade safe to use at home?: Close-cutting blades heat up fast and can burn skin. Check blade temperature against your forearm every few minutes, use coolant spray, and keep this length away from thin-skinned areas unless you've been shown how. When in doubt, this is a job for a professional groomer.

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