{"product_id":"chris-christensen-classic-series-dog-grooming-shears-set-4-piece-with-case-440c-steel","title":"Chris Christensen Classic Series Dog Grooming Shears Set, 4-Piece with Case, 440C Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chris Christensen Classic Series Grooming Shears Set is a four-shear dog grooming kit for shaping and finishing coats, with straight, curved, thinning and chunky blender shears made from 440C Japanese steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour grooming shear types — handle straight trimming, curved shaping, thinning and texturizing in one set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e440C Japanese steel with a hybrid convex\/bevel edge — supports a clean cut and smooth finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanted finger holes — position the hand more naturally during grooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered storage case, microfiber cloth and shear oil — keep the tools together and support routine care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for all dog breeds and coat types — covers a range of home and professional grooming needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor beginners, show exhibitors and experienced groomers — suits different levels of grooming experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the right shears for each part of a groom can help you manage shaping, coat blending and finishing with tools suited to those tasks. This set brings four distinct shear styles together for at-home grooming, show preparation and professional sessions, including detailed work on faces and feet and shaping larger coat areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grooming tasks can the four shears handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes straight, curved, thinning and chunky blender shears, each suited to a different cutting approach. The straight shear is the versatile option for crisp lines and shaping legs, skirts and overall outlines; it can also shape ears and trim whiskers. Use the curved shear for rounded contours, including feet, faces and curly coats, and switch its direction from side to side for different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shear: useful for drop-coated, curly and rustic coat types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved shear: suited to rounded shapes on Poodles, Bichons and Bedlington Terriers, as well as beveling feet and Poodle top knots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinner: reduces excess coat weight, softens lines and blends longer areas with shorter or clippered sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChunky blender: adds texture and softens the look of lines, including for wire and rustic coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do the thinner and chunky blender differ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinner is made for reducing bulk and blending transitions, while the chunky blender is suited to texturizing and creating softer-looking lines. The thinner can help finish rough-coated breeds such as Chow Chows, Rough Collies, Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers and Shetland Sheepdogs; it can also shape lines, remove cowlicks and thin coats on smooth-coated dogs. For American Cockers and Setters, it can blend longer coat into shorter or clippered sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chunky blender can help create faster lines on double-coated breeds, support a comb-over technique and remove visible scissor marks. Its uses include legs, underlines, ears and heads, as well as finishing Poodle-type coats for a plush look. It is also suited to textured finishes on Schnauzers and Portuguese Water Dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the thinner when the task is reducing coat weight or blending length changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the chunky blender when the task is adding texture or softening the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the shears made from, and how are they designed to feel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shears are made from 440C Japanese steel and have a hybrid convex\/bevel edge intended to produce a clean cut through the blade tip and a smooth finish during final scissoring. Their lightweight, balanced construction supports controlled movement, and the shears can be flipped to reach difficult areas. Canted finger holes let the hand rest in a more natural position, which is designed to improve comfort and reduce strain on the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder during longer cutting sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe more neutral hand position supports stable blade movement and control across cutting techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlipping the shears provides another approach for hard-to-reach grooming areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the Classic Series set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains four different grooming shears in a zippered storage case, plus a microfiber cloth and shear oil for everyday cleaning and maintenance. The case is intended to protect, store and transport the shears together. Chris Christensen has made dog grooming products since 1996, with a history connected to dog-show grooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne straight shear, one curved shear, one thinner and one chunky blender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne zippered storage case, one microfiber cloth and shear oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set suits dog owners who groom at home, show exhibitors and professional groomers looking for distinct tools for trimming, shaping, blending and finishing across coat types. It is especially useful for serious DIY Doodle grooming as well as everyday professional grooming; the four included shear styles cover both general shaping and more targeted coat work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included in the Chris Christensen Classic Series Grooming Shears Set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Chris Christensen Classic Series Grooming Shears Set includes straight, curved, thinning and chunky blender shears, a zippered case, a microfiber cloth and shear oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What grooming jobs can the Chris Christensen Classic Series shears do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Chris Christensen Classic Series shears handle straight trimming, rounded shaping, coat thinning and texturizing for different dog breeds and coat types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chris Christensen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55681189675351,"sku":"B0842DWLQL","price":426.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/chris-christensen-classic-shear-set-case.jpg?v=1793442280","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/chris-christensen-classic-series-dog-grooming-shears-set-4-piece-with-case-440c-steel","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}