Suttik T-Blade Clipper Model JM-700AL. Zero-gapped, works well. Kit has all the basics.
There is a boatload of so-called T-Blade clippers available on Amazon. The secret is that a very large fraction of these is made by a handful of manufacturers. Some carry different names in the listing, but they are mostly just a small number of different models with moderate cosmetic differences.<br /><br />The good news is that they are mostly quite decent. They feature 0-gapped heads (or at least close to it), 600 mAh batteries, a cutting head that can be rinsed in water to clean (although you should not submerge the body of the clipper), and a small number of cheap length guides you can snap on.<br /><br />The only significant differences among most of these different listings are:<br /><br />1) The charge level readout. The best ones provide an LCD display of the percentage charge left. The cheap ones do not.<br />2) Some provide a collar that can protect the shaft going to the T-blade. This can either be a plastic collar that snaps on, or, in some cases, an extension of the metal body around that area (hiding the shaft)<br />3) A ceramic cutting blade. This is unusual, but a few offer a premium ceramic cutting blade<br />4) The pattern/design of the body<br /><br />That's pretty much it. Any descriptions or reviews that try to suggest other differences are usually mistaken.<br /><br />This particular set of clippers is made by Suttik (one of the common brands), and comes in a Suttik-labeled retail box. The model is JM-700AL.<br /><br />Specifics of this kit:<br /><br />** Rechargeable cordless T-Blade clippers<br />** Zero gapped cutting head (cuts close)<br />** Three lengths of optional length guards<br />** Plastic collar ring to protect the rotating shaft<br />** Charging cable<br />** Cleaning brush<br />** Clipper oil<br />** LCD readout on clipper provides charge status, but not oil reminder (not a big loss)<br />** Metal handle<br />** Ornate pattern on the handle<br />** IPX4 water resistance (can be cleaned under the tap, but do not submerge)<br />** 1500 mAh rechargeable battery (per listing)<br />** Retail box suitable for gifting<br /><br />Common items NOT included in this kit:<br />None. Pretty much a standard "complete" T-blade kit.<br /><br />Clipper operation is trivial: There's an on/off on the bottom near the top of the handle. That's it. The clippers work well. The clipper feels comfortable in the hand.<br /><br />Personally, I find the design of the handle a bit juvenile--it's not my taste. But, to me, that's a trivial issue. A 1500 mAh battery in a T-blade clipper is on the large side.<br /><br />As mentioned, there are a number of sellers selling this same Suttik JM-700AL (or similar) clipper under various listing brand names. This is a good option for this type of clipper but shop around for the best price, as they can fluctuate pretty drastically depending on the listing. A typical price for this clipper would be in the range of thirty dollars.
Rating: 4 stars