Resco Chrome Original Dog Nail Trimmer, Small and Medium

What professionals use
My Resco nail trimmer still works well after 20 years; however, it needed replacing after it, along with much of my grooming equipment, rusted - must have been the way I was storing it. The old nail trimmer was for my personal use, so it was used perhaps once a month on a couple of dogs. As a former professional dog groomer who worked in animal hospitals, I know that even if groomers and veterinarians use other nail clippers, they also have Resco trimmers. However, I only knew one person who could change the blades. Everyone else purchased new trimmers when the blade became dull.

The Resco trimmer received in this purchase was blue with black rubber handles, unexpected, as I didn't know Resco produced anything other than the chrome model. No extra blades were included. This new trimmer takes a little less effort to use than my old chrome one. Perhaps technology has improved in the last couple of decades.

I use Resco trimmers because they allow me to see where I'm...
Second Time Purchase
Always had a Resco nail trimmer for my dogs and somehow, during a move, lost it. Purchased a replacement and am very happy again.
Tried other trimmers, but this one is a classic and works the best for my dog's nails.
Requires the Skill of a Swiss Watchmaker
Sure, this nail trimmer slices through dog nails like butter--when the blade is sharp. But herein lies the problem: changing the blade requires the skill and patience of a Swiss watchmaker.

This nail trimmer disappointed me in three ways. First, it was inoperable when I first opened the package. The blade was jammed into the back of the handle, and I spent about an hour prying out the jammed blade and aligning it properly. Secondly, my trimmer was missing the black rubbery grips that the photo illustrates. Instead, mine is just chrome--shiny, but slippery, which doesn't make trimming the nails of a squirming dog any easier. Third, upon opening the package, the dark metal loop, or "guillotine" as they say in the "biz" appeared to be developing rust spots. It also appeared bent. How is the sharp blade supposed to slide against this curved piece of metal? Buyers should also beware that they must buy replacement blades as well as lubricating oil if they expect to use it more...
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