How does the AT 895 perform on the neck area; not that I'm expecting it to cut as close and smooth as a blade, but is it least semi-effective in this
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This works about the same as most electrics. If the hair is laying flat it won't shave it. I usually use bic once or twice a week to shave them. Seems to work otherwise.
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I am very satisfied with the results of this electric razor, however I do use pre-shave lotion, like Williams Lectric Shave prior to shaving.
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MattThis a good value piece of equipment. Sufficient power. Might consider upgrading the blade to a cut a finer cut. Also I tweaked my saw following the advice in this video on you tube and it made a significant difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E
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It should it is fairly sharp for something like that but will not scrape as well as a straight edge razor
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I been having a hard time using mine. It jams easily. The blade stops during cuts.
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It won't cut as close as a good shaver, but it cuts closer than any trimmer that I've ever owned. Note that it will take more passes to trim your entire head since the cutting area is only 1-1/8" wide, and will not follow the contours of your head since it will not flex (as will a shaver). I don't shave my head, but it does a great job around sideburns and around the neckline. I would buy this trimmer again for my uses.
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Hi, it seems very sharp and when I was researching it, I read a post by a quilter who uses it to cut many, many circles. I think Olfa guarantees the blade for a while.
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its a little bit strong and kinda sharp.....for me i prefer to use it only with headI'm using the body groomer from Philips its very good and beware when you trim or shave sensitive areas the hair will grow sharp but in case the body groomer it grew normal and not pin pointing
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the blade is fine to use without a guard cuts short but not to bald at least on my hair.the blades are sold in different grades though with some listed as Fine with a supposedly closer cut.
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If you get a Diamond Blade, you would be successful. Maybe the carbide blade for a while but I expect it would wear faster. As for straight? How steady are you.
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I've had the trimmer for over a year and it still works fine. I have been using it to trim my neck after a haircut and it feels pretty smooth. It comes with adapters that help adjust the length of the haircut but it is definitely not like using a razor blade if you are looking for extra smooth cut.
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Honestly, My blade did not perform as well as I thought it should. It really leaves a pretty rough cut. I wound up going to Lowes and bought the IRWIN Marples 10-in 50-Tooth Circular Saw Blade. Truthfully, I was VERY impressed with it. It is holding up well. Not as thin as the diablo, so if your saw is low on horsepower, you will have to adjust your feed rate. If you must have the diablo, I would get the 40 for stock that thick.
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the only thing I could tell you is maybe the blade itself is dull, i just cut 2 schnauzer's last night and it cut great. I haven' had any problems at all.
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I use this shaver twice a week to shave as close as possible, and I do not get cut. It's not a fully clean shave like a razor blade, but it gets close to it.
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With all due respect to Tomar's Ka-Bars, I'm not sure what it is about this knife that makes it less capable than the 16. Other than the thinner spine caused by the full-length swedge, that reviewers have said chews up batons quicker than other knives, it's proven itself to be as effective as an outdoors knife in the right hands and either of the other tweeners. Folks have pointed out the similarities between this knife and the early trade knives used in N. America. BTW, for similar purposes, some people even use the 17, which also seems to run counter to current bushcraft-y, hike-y, hunt-y trends. With all due respect to Tomar's Ka-Bars, I'm not sure what it is about this knife that makes it less capable than the 16. Other than the thinner spine caused by the full-length swedge, that reviewers have said chews up batons quicker than other knives, it's proven itself to be as effective as an outdoors knife in the right hands and either of the other tweeners. Folks have pointed out the similarities between this knife and the early trade knives used in N. America. BTW, for similar purposes, some people even use the 17, which also seems to run counter to current bushcraft-y, hike-y,... » Read More With all due respect to Tomar's Ka-Bars, I'm not sure what it is about this knife that makes it less capable than the 16. Other than the thinner spine caused by the full-length swedge, that reviewers have said chews up batons quicker than other knives, it's proven itself to be as effective as an outdoors knife in the right hands and either of the other tweeners. Folks have pointed out the similarities between this knife and the early trade knives used in N. America. BTW, for similar purposes, some people even use the 17, which also seems to run counter to current bushcraft-y, hike-y, hunt-y trends. « Show Less
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My Good Friend....It dosent matter if, or how sharp it is really. Its 68in long...for you to hold it and swing it like a normal man/person...you would need to be at least 11-15 feet tall. I cant even take it out of the scabbord just holding it...you have to lay it down and pull it out. Its just for show really...trust me. However...to answer your question...its not dull...but not razor sharp. You dont really need this blade to be that sharp.
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I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
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the blade seems to hold an edge, and is very quiet. My only complaint is that it is a pain in the butt to clean, meat seems to get everywhere.Hope this was of some help to you.Dean