Extra-fine, stripping knives can be used to strip around the dog's ears and face.

Extra-fine, stripping knives can be used to strip around the dog's ears and face.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for tails
• D. Only for undercoats

Answer: (A)

Extra-fine stripping knives are designed for precision in small, sensitive areas. Using the extra-fine blade around the ears and face lets you remove dead undercoat and refine texture without taking off too much hair or causing irritation. The fine edge gives you better control in tight spots, so you can make short, shallow strokes and keep the coat’s direction natural. This helps you shape the edges around the eyes and the base of the ears with a neat, smooth line while maintaining safety—move slowly, keep the skin taut, and frequently check with a comb. Be especially cautious near the eyes and ear openings, and if the dog is very sensitive, you can switch to a gentler technique or tool for those areas.

Extra-fine stripping knives are designed for precision in small, sensitive areas. Using the extra-fine blade around the ears and face lets you remove dead undercoat and refine texture without taking off too much hair or causing irritation. The fine edge gives you better control in tight spots, so you can make short, shallow strokes and keep the coat’s direction natural. This helps you shape the edges around the eyes and the base of the ears with a neat, smooth line while maintaining safety—move slowly, keep the skin taut, and frequently check with a comb. Be especially cautious near the eyes and ear openings, and if the dog is very sensitive, you can switch to a gentler technique or tool for those areas.