Shear Genius (Combs & Shears)
This part of the shear is where the little finger rests to provide control.
What is the finger brace/tang?
This is the strongest of the three motor types and is found in most cordless clippers.
What is the Rotary motor?
This part of the razor connects the blade to the handle.
What is the pivot?
This is used to store used blades.
What is a Sharps container?
This type of comb is used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the shear-over-comb technique.
What is the taper comb?
This motor type uses a spring and magnetic mechanism and is known for very high blade speed.
What is the Magnetic/Vibratory motor?
When sharpening a razor on a hone, you must lead with this part of the blade.
What is the cutting edge?
This is waterproof and made of vinyl used to protect a client's skin.
What is a shampoo cape?
These shears are primarily used to remove bulk from the hair without shortening the length.
What are thinning/texturizing shears?
This specific tool is used for "edging," "lining," and cleaning up the neckline.
What are trimmers/outliners?
This "Figure-8" motion on leather is used to align the blade’s microwire.
What is stropping?
This is used to heat towels for a shave.
What is a Hot Towel Cabinet?
This is the term for the "drop test" used to check if the pivot screw is too loose or tight.
What is shear tension?
To "zero-gap" a clipper means to align these two parts so they are almost flush.
What are the still blade and the moving blade?
A "Keen" edge refers to a blade that is ____.
What is sharp/fine?
This is used to to lift the barber chair up and down.
What is a Hydraulic level/pump?
The process of metalworking that creates a more durable, higher-quality shear compared to "casting."
What is forging?
This is the specific 5-point location system where a barber must apply oil to a running clipper.
What are the corners of the blades and the center/heels?
This side of a double-sided strop is usually made of canvas or linen and is used first.
What is the "rough" or "prep" side?
This is used to disinfect guards,combs,etc.
What is Barbicide solution?