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Spitfire Shearing Cutter

Standard 4 point cutter.

   

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ITEM # DESCRIPTION AVAIL. WEIGHT PRICE QTY
850000 Spitfire Cutter In Stock 0.10 $5.75

Installing a comb and cutter on a Premier 4000s Shearing machine.

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Customization

We can imprint initials on cutters. Please tell us exactly what you would like imprinted on them. We charge for $1.00 each cutter imprinted. If you would like your cutter imprinted, you must choose item #868600 (enter this item # in our Catalog Quick Order).
Specs

  • Works on all 13, 17, 20, 22, 23 tooth combs
  • Fits all 4 point, 3" hand pieces
Benefits

Premier offers a sharpening service for all combs, cutters & blades. Use item #869000 for resharpening cutters.
How to Use

See PDF above.
Precautions

Storing the Clipper/Shearer, Blades, Combs & Cutters

  • Remove blades/combs/cutters from clipper or shearer.
  • Clean blades/combs/cutters immediately after use by using a small brush or blowing off any excess dirt or hair. Cover with oil to reduce risk of rust. High carbon steel clipper blades will rust overnight. Rust destroys both edge and polished surface of blades.
  • Store clipper/shearer and blades away from solvents, chemicals and moisture. Never leave them where they can be damaged by accidental impact. (We offer a storage box and wool felt for the blades and a case for the clippers.)

Sharpening and Cleaning

  • To reproduce the quality of the cutting edge on the clipper blades that came from the factory, a lapping machine must be used. Most other methods are, in our experience, inferior. In addition to producing a cutting edge that won’t last, some methods can permanently damage blades. The most common “culprit” is using large high speed grinding wheels that are used to sharpen cutters and combs.
  • Who uses lapping machines and who does not? Premier does and you can ship them to us. Other firms also use systems/machines that work well.

Warning: Clipper blades/cutters/combs that have been sharpened by inferior methods or inexperienced people may be damaged to such an extent that they can never be restored to a satisfactory cutting capability. The same is true of blades that have become too heavily pitted by rust.
Troubleshooting

  • Make sure the comb & cutter are on as described in the instructions.
  • Make sure the comb name can be read on outside when placed on head.
  • Make sure to have 1/8" space from end of comb bevel to tip of cutter.
  • Make sure the edge of the cutter does not go over the side of the comb.
  • Make sure the tension is set correctly.
Accessories
Premier Clipper/Shearer Case
Item # 824000 - In Stock
$17.00
Case is supplied with a 4 oz bottle of oil, manual and keys for locking if desired.
Accessories
#10 White Clipping Oil, 8 oz btl.
Item # 258300 - In Stock
$3.75
NEW! Applicator bottles now have open/close screw tops to help eliminate leakage!
Professional Shearers
Blackhawk 92 Shearing Comb
Item # 860500 - In Stock
$16.00
All purpose flared comb for small flocks and show animals.
Professional Shearers
Blackhawk 94 Shearing Comb
Item # 861800 - In Stock
$16.00
Extra thin. Long tooth bevels. Flared teeth on both sides.
Professional Shearers
Apache Shearing Comb
Item # 862000 - In Stock
$16.00
9-tooth. Preferred by "pros" because it pushes through the wool easier. The extra wool that it leaves protects sheep from cold & sun.
Combs and Cutters - Large
Spirit Shearing Comb
Item # 861200 - In Stock
$15.00
A general purpose comb.
Combs and Cutters - Large
Phantom R Shearing Comb
Item # 863300 - In Stock
$16.00
Rounded tips and long shearer's bevel reduces nicks. For shaping show animals and shearing llamas, goats & coarse wools.
Resharpening Service
Imprinting of clipper blades (per set) - LARGE only
Item # 868600 - In Stock
$1.00
Resharpen your blades, combs or cutters.
Combs and Cutters - Large
Heiniger's Mohair Shearing Comb
Item # 862500 - In Stock
$40.00
Extra teeth reduces risk of nicks and leaves smoother results.
Combs and Cutters - Large
Phantom S Shearing Comb
Item # 863400 - In Stock
$16.00
For shaping show animals.
Average Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Number of Reviews: 7 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 7 out of 8 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

Write a Review

Date: May 9, 2013
Brian M from Iowa
Would you recommend this product? Yes
These cutter blades work amazing! WHEN THEY ARE SHARP! I was a first time shearer. I have a small herd of angora goats. My philosophy was first come first sheared. It was a pregnant doe. Did it old school. Sat her down and went to town. Arm pits. Dangerous. Cut poor claire. Got anxious. Started being paranoid. Pulled on her fleece to see where i was going. BAD IDEA. Their skin is so light and stretchy it pulls right up and you cut it off. BAM! One inch gaping wound. Now i feel like I'm killing her. Finished up with just those two lessons and not another cut. But you know what, I wasn't lubricating the blade because I was too worrying too much about cutting my precious claire. Now the blade is getting hot, the goats begin crying out, I'm pulling the fleece to make sure I'm not cutting my little yearling whethers and you know what. I CUT THEM MORE! So here's the end of my review. LUBRICATE THE BLADE. HAVE A BUNCH OF BLADES. DON'T PULL ON THE FLEECE AS YOUR SHEAR. BILLY GOATS DON'T LIKE YOU CUTTIN AROUND THEIR COIN PURSE. CROTCHES OF ANY KIND ARE PROBLEMATIC. WHEN THE BLADE GETS HOT TRIM THEIR HOOVES AND VACCINATE OR HAVE A LEMONADE,TILL IT COOLS DOWN. THE JOB IS DIFFICULT DON'T GET FLUSTERED! SHEARING STAND OR STANCHION IS SOMEWHAT EASIER. SHARP BLADE. SHARP BLADE. SHARP BLADE. LUBRICATION. MORE SHARP BLADES. SEND THEM TO PREMIER WHEN THEY NEED SHARPENING. LOVE YOUR ANIMALS. LUBRICATION.
Date: October 6, 2012
Leslie R from Tennessee
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Excellent for sheering sheep. I was able to sheer 25 head, some dirty, without it becoming dull. Very sharp cutter!
Date: September 19, 2012
Wendy M from Georgia
Would you recommend this product? No
I had the same experience as Kenneth. Dirty sheep and the blade was dull almost immediately. Changed cutter to another Spitfire and worked fine. Don't know what was wrong with the first one.
Date: July 10, 2012
Christine S from Lancaster, PA
Would you recommend this product? Yes
The Spitfire Cutter is by far the best cutter on the market. It holds an edge quite well and is super sharp. I've had these cutters sharpened year after year and they never disappoint. Much better value than some of the other brand cutters.
Date: May 29, 2012
John M from MN
Would you recommend this product? Yes
This an pretty much everything from Premier is great. But why can't I get a shipping quote at the time of order? I bought 10 plastic posts, 3 of these cutters and 2 combs. Total, $79. SHipping, $19. Could have bought more items for the same total money with the free shipping over $100. But I couldn't get a shipping estimate in real time..
Date: May 20, 2012
Jill B from Hawaii
Would you recommend this product? Yes
The Spitfire comb is economical and long lasting. On our flock of Hampshires and Suffolks we are able to get through 12-15 shears before needed to change blades. Keep them oiled and cleaned frequently and the cutter will remain sharp and cut clean even through the dirtiest of wool. When I first began buying the Spitfires, I would consistently buy too many. They sharpen well and stay sharp longer than all other cutters we have tried.
Date: July 20, 2011
Terry S from california
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Cutters worked great. I was able to shear 2 alpacas with one set of blades.
Date: July 11, 2010
Kenneth S
Would you recommend this product? Yes
The cutter cuts very smoothly thru thick and dirty wool. Unfortunately they dull quite quickly when the wool is dirty. Make sure you change those cutters out as soon as they go dull or they could cause a shear malfunction. Trust me, it happened to me. Fortunately, Premier1 got me squared away and back to shearing sheep in no time. Overall, I am extremely pleased.