Attractive 0-gapped T-Blade clipper with large battery; wish it had a charge level indicator
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 (or close) heads, a Li-Ion battery, 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 branded as Kezu & Lar T-98<br /><br />Specifics of this kit:<br /><br />** Rechargeable Cordless T-Blade clippers<br />** NO LCD readout/charge level indicator<br />** Plastic collar ring to protect the rotating shaft<br />** Beautiful orange-colored metal handle--good ergonomics<br />** Three detachable length guides, all black<br />** Charging cable<br />** Cleaning brush<br />** Clipper oil<br />** Simple, attractive design<br />** 1800 mAh rechargeable battery (huge for this segment)<br />** Retail box suitable for gifting<br /><br />Clipper operation is trivial: There's an on/off on the bottom of the handle. That's it. The clippers work well. The clipper feels comfortable in the hand. Charging of the clippers is via a standard USB-C port on the bottom of the clippers. I like that a lot better than the non-standard power connectors on some clippers.<br /><br />The heads are 0-gapped. This makes it possible to trim right down to skin level, which is valuable for clippers of this type.<br /><br />My main complaint here is the lack of a charge level indicator. The battery is more than ample for days of use at home, but it would still be nice to have an indication that the clippers are getting low on charge.<br /><br />The clippers feel very good in the hand, with the all-metal handle providing good stabilizing heft. The shape and thickness are both very nice.<br /><br />The 1800 mAh battery (per the manufacturer) is far larger than many of the batteries found in T-blade clippers, which is also a plus.<br /><br />On the whole, I like these clippers a lot. Only wish there was an LCD readout of charge level. But in terms of ergonomics, battery size, and the 0-gapped heads, these are winners. Add to that the very unusual and very pretty burnt orange color. These would make a nice gift.
Rating: 5 stars