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Offline Shelley

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Stripping knife/comb
« on: December 29, 2006, 07:31:13 PM »
HELP!!!

I have arthritis in my left thumb joint, so it is a nightmare trying to hand strip Tia's head. I was thinking about getting a stripping knife or comb.... Is there any difference between them, and are they ok to use? Or would a Mars Coat King work better?

I have never done this before so can someone please tell me what would be best to buy, and what size? I don't intend to show Tia, but I do want her to still look like a show Cocker... If you see what I mean :blink:

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Re: Stripping knife/comb
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2006, 08:19:05 PM »
you can use king coat,it's really easy to use,and if you will trim her head often with it your hands will never hurt you...
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Re: Stripping knife/comb
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2006, 08:35:40 PM »
What size coat king would I need to buy then? :blink:

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Re: Stripping knife/comb
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2006, 08:46:36 PM »
I use with 18 or 20 cogs (I don't know the right word,'cause I'm not from UK,but I'm sure you'll understand)
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Re: Stripping knife/comb
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2006, 09:26:29 PM »
I know what you mean ;). Is it medium, fine or extra fine... Sorry for being a pain!!

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Re: Stripping knife/comb
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2007, 01:28:11 PM »
Either the 26 blade Superfine or the 20 blade Ex-Fine are suitable for Cockers - I got the 26 super fine and it's been great.

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Re: Stripping knife/comb
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2007, 11:29:07 PM »
Thanks for that :D

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