ESSENTIALS A5 Clipper Blades — Full Tooth & Skip Tooth Options
Masterclip's ESSENTIALS range of A5 clipper blades, made from premium toughened German steel with ice tempered edges and 25% more cutting edge than a standard A5 blade, for sharper, longer-lasting cuts at an affordable price. Choose from a wide range of full tooth and skip tooth blade sizes to suit your clipper and your dog's coat.
Ideal for
- Everyday grooming at an affordable price point
- Owners and groomers who want a wide choice of blade sizes in one listing
- Full tooth blades for a smooth finish, skip tooth for thinning and blending
- Fitting clippers that take the A5 snap-on blade system
Blade types available
This is Masterclip's ESSENTIALS range in premium toughened German steel — for the top-tier PROFESSIONAL range in Japanese carbon steel, see our other blade listings. Not sure which size or tooth type suits your dog's coat? Message us through eBay.
Why groomers rate it
Premium toughened German steel
Durable, ice tempered edges for sharper, longer-lasting cuts.
25% more cutting edge
More of the blade in contact with the coat than a standard A5 blade.
Full tooth & skip tooth options
A wide choice of sizes across the full A5 numbering system, in either finish.
Snap on/snap off
Fits the A5 system used by Masterclip and other major clipper brands.
Affordable everyday choice
Top quality blades at an accessible price point.
Trusted UK supplier
From the Leicestershire-based team behind Masterclip's own clippers, with over 63,000 items sold and 100% positive feedback on eBay.
At a glance
| Type | A5 clipper blade (ESSENTIALS range) |
|---|---|
| Material | Premium toughened German steel |
| Closure | Snap on/snap off |
| Sizes available | 7F, 7, 5F, 5, 4F, 4, 3F, 3, 2F, 2, 5/8N, 9F, 10F, 15F, 30F, 40F, 50F |
| Compatible with | Andis A5, Oster A5, Moser 45 and other A5-system clippers |
| Colour | Silver |
| Brand | Masterclip |
Cutting depth by blade number
| 50F / 50 | 0.2mm — closest cut, veterinary & surgical prep |
|---|---|
| 40F / 40 | 0.25mm — close cut, veterinary & surgical prep |
| 30F / 30 | 0.5mm — surgical prep & wound care |
| 15F | 1.2mm — feet, pads, face & ears |
| 10F | 1.6mm — the most popular all-round blade; tummy & sanitary trims |
| 9F | 2mm — feet, pads, face & ears |
| 7F / 7 | 3mm — smooth body clip (F) or textured finish (skip) |
| 5F / 5 | 6mm — smooth or textured body clip |
| 4F / 4 | 9mm — shorter trim with a fluffier finish |
| 3F / 3 | 13mm — a longer, fluffier trim |
| 2F / 2 | 16mm — the longest standard body length |
| 5/8N | 0.8mm — narrow toe blade for the space between the pads |
Cutting depths are engraved on each blade.
Choosing your blade
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Full tooth (F) blades
Leave a smooth, even finish — ideal for a full body clip.
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Skip tooth (number only) blades
Have wider-set teeth for rough cutting, thinning and blending a thick or textured coat.
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Higher numbers cut shorter
As a general rule, the higher the blade number, the shorter and closer the finish.
Good to know
Delivery
Free delivery to mainland UK. Order before 1pm Monday to Friday and your order is dispatched the same working day.
Orders over £50 are sent by DPD or Royal Mail Tracked 24 on a next-working-day service (excluding Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) — you'll receive a timed delivery window and a signature is required on delivery. Orders under £50 travel by Royal Mail.
Returns
30-day returns. If it's not right for you, send it back unused and in its original packaging for a full refund. Return postage is paid by the buyer — if you use an eBay postage label, the cost is deducted from your refund.
For hygiene reasons, used blades can't be refunded. Received a faulty item? Message us first and we'll put it right quickly.
Why buy from Masterclip?
We're a UK, Leicestershire-based specialist in animal clippers and grooming equipment — clippers, blades and grooming kit for dogs, horses, sheep and cattle, trusted by professional groomers, yards and farms.
Masterclip clippers carry a full 2-year UK warranty — and because we hold all spare parts, we can service and repair them long after the warranty ends.
Real people, real product knowledge: if you're not sure this is the right blade for your dog's coat, message us through eBay and we'll point you to the right one.
ESSENTIALS or PROFESSIONAL — which blade range?
Masterclip offers two grades of A5 clipper blade. The ESSENTIALS range, like this one, is made from premium toughened German steel with ice tempered edges — a genuinely capable, affordable choice for everyday grooming. The PROFESSIONAL range steps up to Japanese carbon steel, built to stay sharper for longer under heavier or more frequent use.
If you clip occasionally or are working to a budget, ESSENTIALS is a great starting point; if you clip daily or want the longest-lasting edge, PROFESSIONAL may be worth the extra. Not sure which range and blade size suits your needs? Message us through eBay for advice.