This clipper is for barbers and stylists doing regular fade and taper work who want a high-RPM, brushless clipper with the flexibility to run corded or cordless through a full shift. It also suits an experienced home user who is comfortable cutting fades on themselves or family, since it is the same professional tool without a simplified beginner mode. It is not the best first clipper for someone completely new to cutting hair: the 5-detent taper lever and fade-focused blade reward existing technique, and there is no set of numbered guide combs included for a straightforward, evenly-lengthed buzz cut.

What separates this clipper from an entry-level model is the motor-and-blade combination: a brushless motor keeps torque consistent and heat lower through a full day of cutting than a brushed motor typically manages, and the graphite fade blade is built to stay cool and sharp through that same extended use rather than a quick trim here and there. Add in true cord-or-cordless operation with dual voltage, and it is built to keep working through back-to-back appointments rather than needing a charging break, with the gold hardware swap as a finishing touch for barbers who like to personalize their tools.

Basic operation:

1. Charge fully before first cordless use, or plug in directly for corded operation.
2. Set the 5-detent taper lever to the blade closeness you want before starting.
3. Comb and section hair, then clip in short, controlled passes against the direction of growth for fades and tapers.
4. Switch between cord and cordless power as needed during longer sessions.
5. After each use, brush hair clippings off the blade and apply clipper oil regularly to keep the blade running smoothly, as with any clipper blade.
6. Store the clipper on its built-in hanging hook between uses.

As professional-grade equipment, this clipper is built around sustained fade and taper work rather than beginner simplicity.

Pros

• Brushless motor holds torque and runs cooler through thick or coarse hair over a full shift than a brushed-motor clipper
• Graphite blade resists heat build-up during long fade sessions and holds an edge well
• Runs corded or cordless (about 2 hours per charge), so a dead battery will not stop a cut mid-session
• Swappable gold and black hardware lets the clipper's look be customized

Cons

• At 199.99 CAD, the price mainly pays off for someone cutting hair regularly rather than the occasional home trim
• The 5-detent taper lever gives fixed adjustment steps, not the continuously variable taper some other clippers offer