27/04/2020
This guide is to help you understand clipper cutting lengths and attachment combs.
TAPER LEVER
Not all clippers will have a taper lever, if they do it will look like this:
The taper lever allows you to change the closeness of your cut between guide comb lengths. Moving the lever up for a closer cut, and down for a longer cut. This is particularly useful for fading and blending as you can be more precise with your cutting lengths.
ATTACHMENT COMBS
Your clipper kit will usually come with a number of attachment combs. Placing these on the blade will enable you to cut to different lengths.
The standard attachment comb lengths are:
| #0.5 | #1 | #1.5 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 | #7 | #8 | #12 |
| 1.5mm | 3mm | 4.5mm | 6mm | 10mm | 13mm | 16mm | 19mm | 22mm | 25mm | 38mm |
For example, if your clipper comes with #1-4 attachment combs, you will be able to cut from 3mm to 13mm. Without the combs, the blade gives a much shorter cutting length (our standard blade will cut to 0.8mm).
If your kit doesn’t come with a comb length that you are looking for, they can be purchased separately here.
If you’re not sure which combs will fit your clipper, find the right combs through the Spares & Accessories tab on the product page.
We hope this helps you to understand clipper cutting lengths and attachment combs. Visit our Content Hub for more guides.