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Dog clipper blades

Are dog clipper blades interchangeable between brands?

  • Updated Oct 23, 2026
  • 4 sources

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Quick answer

Mostly yes, if both are "A5 style" detachable blades. Wahl says its KM Cordless clipper is compatible with all detachable "A5 style" blades on the market, and that its own Competition blades fit "other competitor detachable blade clippers". Each brand words its own compatibility a little differently, so here is exactly what each one says.

What each brand says fits

What each maker says fits (A5-style detachable blades) Wahl KM Cordless All detachable "A5 style" blades on the market Andis AGC2 Andis M-Force, UltraEdge and CeramicEdge blades Oster Turbo A5 All Oster A5 detachable blades (others not mentioned)
Compatibility as each maker states it: Wahl KM Cordless takes all A5-style blades, Andis AGC2 lists Andis blades, Oster Turbo A5 lists Oster A5 blades.
Brand and clipperWhat the maker says
Wahl KM CordlessCompatible with all detachable "A5 style" blades on the market. Wahl adds that its clippers perform best with Wahl blades.
Wahl Competition and Ultimate Competition bladesFit the KM Cordless, KM10, KM5, KM2, Power Grip, SS-Pro, MaxCoat and Thick Coat clippers, "as well as other competitor detachable blade clippers".
Andis AGC2Compatible with Andis M-Force, UltraEdge and CeramicEdge detachable blades.
Oster Turbo A5"Compatible with all Oster A5 detachable blades." Oster's page doesn't mention other brands' blades.

The exceptions

  • Clippers that aren't detachable-blade models. Wahl's and Oster's statements cover detachable (A5-style) blade clippers. PetEdge also sells adjustable-blade clippers as a separate category. If you aren't sure which kind you have, check your clipper's manual before buying blades.
  • Andis ceramic cutters on M-Force blades. Andis's chart says its ceramic replacement cutters are not compatible with M-Force blades. Also, the medium cutter only fits sizes 40 and 50, and the coarse and fine cutters fit standard sizes except 40 and 50.
  • Wide blades. On Andis's chart, wide blades such as the 10W and 30W take their own wide ceramic cutters, and M-Force Wide blades pair with wide attachment combs. A standard cutter or comb isn't listed for them.

Before you buy a blade for a different brand of clipper

  1. Confirm your clipper takes detachable blades (A5 style). Wahl and Oster both use that term.
  2. Check your clipper maker's compatibility page. Not every maker says it supports other brands.
  3. Pick the size from the blade size chart.

How we work: every compatibility statement on this page is quoted or summarized from Wahl's help center, Andis's product page and blade chart, or Oster's product page. We don't claim any blade fits a clipper unless its maker says so. Sources are listed below.

Questions people ask

Are Andis and Wahl clipper blades interchangeable?

Wahl says its KM Cordless takes all detachable "A5 style" blades on the market. Andis's AGC2 page lists Andis M-Force, UltraEdge and CeramicEdge blades.

Do Oster blades fit other clippers?

Oster's Turbo A5 page says it takes all Oster A5 detachable blades. It doesn't say anything about other brands.

Can Andis ceramic cutters go on M-Force blades?

No. Andis's blade chart says its ceramic cutters are not compatible with M-Force blades.

Sources

Last checked Oct 23, 2026. Close blades heat up fast. Andis says to check blade heat often, and to replace broken or nicked blades to prevent injury.

  1. Wahl: Which blades can I use with my KM Cordless?
  2. Andis: AGC2 2-speed detachable blade clipper
  3. Oster Professional: Turbo A5 2-speed clipper
  4. Andis: UltraEdge and CeramicEdge detachable animal blade chart (PDF)