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____ uniformity within the cut.
Clipper guards ensure
What is not one of the structural parts of a straight razor?
Foot.
When palming the razor for hair combing, the razor should be rolled into your hand with the blade _____ from the comb.
facing away
The ____ of a razor is measured either in eighths or sixteenths of an inch.
width
The combination strop is made of two strops; one side is made of ____ and the other side of canvas.
leather
How do barbers decide which technique to use when holding the clipper?
The section of the head they are working on.
Which razor eliminates honing and stropping?
Changeable-blade straight razor.
A straight razor is properly balanced when there is ____.
an equal blade and handle weight
A ____ is an accessory used with conventional straight razors that grinds the steel and imparts an effective cutting edge to the razor's blade.
hone
A ____ strop means that the Russian method of tanning was used to prepare the leather.
Russian
Which position forholding the clipper is usually comfortable for tapering in the nape or side areas of a haircut?
When the thumb is on top of the clipper with the fingers supporting it from the underside.
Which task are you performing with a straight razor when the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang?
Shaving.
A razor with the acquired degree of hardness required for a good cutting edge is called ____.
properly tempered
The abrasive material of hones is harder than ____.
steel
A ____ strop is a high-quality strop taken from the muscular rump area of a horse.
shell
Adjusting outliner blades ____ may cut the skin or cause skin irritations and ingrown hairs.
flush to each other
Which task are you performing with a straight razor when the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle in a straight position?
Honing and stropping.
The wedge and ____ grind are the two general types of grind.
concave
Natural hones are cut from ____.
natural rock formations
When honing a razor, use a ____ stroking motion.
diagonal
The conventional straight razor and ____ razor are the two types of razors used in a barbershop.
changeable-blade straight
Which task are you performing with a straight razor when the ball of the thumb supports the razor at the bottom of the shank and the little finger rests on the tang, with the first two or three fingers at the top of the shank?
Haircutting.
Crocus is the choice of ____ for most discriminating barbers.
finish
Synthetic hones such as ____ hones may be used wet or dry.
carborundum
The ____ should lead when stropping a razor.
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