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Resharpening Service

Resharpen your blades, combs or cutters.

Rapid turnaround


When most of us need sharp gear, we needed it "yesterday". So we sharpen most blades and combs in 24 hours. (Allow an extra day in June, July and August.)

See PDF below for our resharpening form. Mail a completed form with your blades, combs or cutters for resharpening.

NOTE: Does NOT QUALIFY for FREE SHIPPING even though the below line says it does.

Shipping for any number of blades back to you.
• Under 4.5 lbs will be $7.00.
• Over 4.5 lbs will be $10.00.
See line item #868700 and #868701 below.

   

ITEM # DESCRIPTION AVAIL. WEIGHT PRICE QTY
868400 Resharpen clipper blades (per set) - SMALL In Stock 0.00 $7.00
868600 Imprinting of clipper blades (per set) - LARGE only In Stock 0.00 $1.00
868700 Freight charge to return any number of resharpened sets under 4.5 lbs (Type Qty. 1) In Stock 0.00 $7.00
868701 Freight charge to return any number of resharpened sets over 4.5 lbs (Type Qty. 1) In Stock 0.00 $10.00
868800 Resharpen clipper blades (per set) - LARGE In Stock 0.00 $7.00
868801 Recondition Surcharge - To recondition and/or fix severe rust before sharpening. Per blade set (top & bottom), comb or cutter. In Stock 0.00 $2.50
868802 Double Grinding, required for llamas/alpacas (All combs & bottom blades of clipper sets) In Stock 0.00 $1.00
869000 Resharpen a CUTTER (each) In Stock 0.00 $1.50
869100 Hand Shear Sharpening (any hand shear, each) In Stock 0.00 $7.00
870000 Resharpen a COMB (each) In Stock 0.00 $2.00
870100 Cleaning Surcharge - To clean dirty blades and/or remove light rust from blades, combs or cutters before sharpening In Stock 0.00 $1.00

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Specs

Large blades are sharpened on a $65,000 automated lapping machine. The result is equal to (or better) than new. Combs and cutters are done on a high speed grinder.

Sharpening


Large and small clipper blades
Price assumes clean, undamaged, rust-free blades made by Premier, Lister, Oster, Aesculap, Andis or Wahl. Large Blade Sets #868600, Small Blade Sets #868400

Shearing combs
Price assumes clean, undamaged, rust-free combs made by Premier, Lister, Oster, Heiniger, Super Shear with 9, 10, 13, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24 or 25 teeth. #870000

Shearing cutters
Price assumes clean, undamaged, rust-free cutters made by Premier, Lister, Oster, Heiniger, Super Shear with 3, 4 or 9 teeth. #869000

Hand Shears
We sharpen any type of hand shears. #869100
Customization

Engraved personalized clipper blades
Engrave your name or farm name, address, and phone number for a fee of $1.00. If you are interested (item #868600) in this service, please indicate what you would like engraved on them and include payment with your next re-sharpening service. This service may delay reshipping by one day. We can engrave up to 4 lines and 18 characters per line on the bottom blade of a clipper blade set. On top blades, combs and cutters we can do initials only.
Benefits

Precision finish…


Most large clipper blades are sharpened on automated machines. Blades for camelids are double ground for a superior edge (if requested). Combs and cutters are sharpened on high-speed grinding wheels by our sharpening experts.

How good is our service?


Good enough that we now sharpen over 50,000 blades, combs and cutters a year.



Premier Blade Exchange


Our offer—exchange a used, dull or rusted Lister® blade set for a new Premier blade set for only $30 (plus shipping). You save $17!
  • How do you save $17 a set?
    You save $10 off a new blade set from Premier (they retail for $40) plus the $7 resharpening fee on the used blades.

  • Must it be an exact upgrade?
    Fine blades for fine blades? No. Any Lister® blade may be exchanged for any Premier Surgical, Fine, Medium or Coarse blade in any combination (i.e. a Premier Fine for a Lister Medium). Note: Super Surgical and XtraCover blade sets can be included in the offer. Super Surgicals will be $40 and XtraCovers will be $32.

  • Why only Lister® blades?
    Because they are the only blades that interchange (fit the same machines) with Premier blades.

  • Remember: Include the CODE: WE in the Promo Code Box and press Apply Promo. We will not ship these new blades until we receive your old Lister set(s). Reshipping cost still applies.
Cost

Extra Charges


To recondition and/or fix severe rust
Applies to blade sets, combs or cutters that have been damaged by other's sharpening and thus requires extra time on our machine. Also applies to severely rusted blade sets, combs or cutters. $2.50 per set additional charge. #868801

To clean dirty blades or remove light rust
Applies to blades, combs, or cutters sent to us that show light rust or still have dirt, wool, hair or lanolin upon them. $1.00 additional charge on each piece. #870100

Double Grinding blades/combs for llamas and alpacas
An edge that works for sheep, cattle and horses often disappoints those clipping or shearing llamas and alpacas. It takes double the grinding and lapping time to get blades and combs "right" for this purpose. It will save you time and hassle in the end if we know your needs and take the time to get them right for you. We only charge an extra $1.00/per for a llama/alpaca bottom blade of clipper sets and combs only. #868802
Tips

Most common problem?

Failure to lubricate blades and cutters often enough with a high-quality oil.

Why don’t users oil more often?

  1. They assume water (in wet wool) is a lubricant. It isn’t.
  2. They fear excess oil will stain white wool or hair. Prevent this by putting only 3 drops of a white oil on the blade or tips. Run the machine for 3 seconds. Wipe away any surplus oil. Resume work.

Why is rust a concern?

  1. Rusted blades and combs are harder to push through fiber.
  2. Rusted blades/combs/cutters won’t hold an “edge.” Blades are made of high carbon steel. It will rust in hours. The weak acid from your fingers on blade/comb steel will cause rusting within 24 hours. So it’s critical, after every use, to clean blades with hot water, dry and coat them with real oil (not spray-on coolants).

Spray coolants or lubricants?


Coolants lower blade/comb/head temperatures…but they are not lubricants. They do not reduce friction.
So always use coolants in addition to, not in lieu of, high-quality oil.
Shipping

Please mail blades to:


Premier Sheep Supplies, Ltd.
2031 300th Street
Washington, IA 52353

PLEASE READ regarding shipping charges:
SHIPPING FOR ANY NUMBER OF BLADES BACK TO YOU UNDER 4.5 LBS WILL BE $7.00. SHIPPING FOR ANY NUMBER OF BLADES BACK TO YOU OVER 4.5 LBS WILL BE $10.00. SEE LINE ITEMS #868700 AND # 868701.Please type in a Qty. of 1 (shipping charge per order no matter how many blades, combs or cutters on an order). If no additional items are ordered, you will not be charged any additional shipping above the $7.00 or $10.00 even if your total shows more. If you have any questions call toll free 1-800-282-6631.
Precautions

Beware: Blades, combs and cutters can be easily damaged (and even ruined) during sharpening by those without proper machines or methods.

Premier is not responsible for keeping orders separate when sending in multiple orders in one box.

Hand Shearers
Triple Ground Hand Shear
Item # 866000 - In Stock
$36.00
Our best hand shears. Reduces "clanking" noise during use because of built-in rubber stops. The handles are powder-painted to offer an extra smooth finish for more hand comfort.
Accessories
#10 White Clipping Oil, 1/2 gal. jug
Item # 258400 - In Stock
$10.75
NEW! Applicator bottles now have open/close screw tops to help eliminate leakage!
Combs and Cutters - Large
Spirit Shearing Comb
Item # 861200 - In Stock
$15.00
A general purpose comb.
Professional Shearers
Spitfire Cutter
Item # 850000 - In Stock
$5.75
Standard 4 point cutter.
Clipper Blades - Large
Premier Fine Clipping Blade Set
Item # 873000 - In Stock
$40.00
Clipping blade set that has a cutting depth of 0.06".
Average Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Number of Reviews: 16 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 14 out of 16 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

Write a Review

Date: March 26, 2013
Tracy W from Indiana
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Easy to understand order form. Always quick turn around. Love that my combs and cutters come back packaged wrapped in felt. I've always got ahold of a real person when calling about my order. Have not used them yet, shearing is about a month away. Last year I used Premier's sharpening service and was very happy with sharpness. Alpacas are so fine a I was able to shear several before changing cutters. Thumbs up. Thank you.
Date: June 14, 2012
Lorie H from MT
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Very quick turn around, blades and cutters were packaged well. We haven't tried them yet, as we sent after shearing this year, but they look and feel nice and sharp! Also, the customer service by phone is exceptional!
Date: May 7, 2012
Angela E from NC
Would you recommend this product? No

I mailed my blades in to have sharpened thinking they would do a very professional job but when I recieved them, they were not very sharp. The blades only lasting through one clipping. I would not waste my money sending them to this company. I called in to report it and they transferred me to the voice mail of the lady who does the clipping and I never received a call back. This is very unprofessional.
Date: April 8, 2012
Justin S from Michigan
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Very fast turnaround. Excellent customer service. Very sharp, and packaged nicer than any other I've ever seen. We will definitely be using Premier again next year for resharpening.
Date: March 4, 2012
Donna S from New Mexico
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Premier always gives very fast turnaround, always returns blades in our original packaging, sharpening service is excellent. We have tried to have them sharpened locally to save a few bucks but it was not worth it. We wound up sending them to Premier anyway before we could use them. We have been satisfied with everything we have purchased from Premier. Great company.
Date: July 27, 2011
BILL R from Central California
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Our fair was almost on us before I realized that I needed to have our clipper blades sharpened.
I shipped 3 sets of blades from San Luis Obispo CA on Tuesday. I sent them UPS & they took a week to get to Premier. Premier sharpened them & had them shipped Priority Mail the same day. The package was in my mail box on Friday morning. As usual Premier's turnaround time & work was exceptional.
What I did learn here is to use the Post office when I send my blades in. The USPS only cost $5 compared to the $12 I paid UPS to ship them there & Priority mail was 5 days faster.
Date: July 19, 2011
Gary K from WA
Would you recommend this product? Yes
As with all your sharpening services, turnaround was as expected, and a solid review of the condition of my blades revealed a comb that needed replacing. A call was made before replacing as would be expected. Return shipping was timely however for the first time in 10 years, the packaging was less than adequate and one blade box arrived open with cutter and comb inside the shipping box rather than in its storage box. No damage was done. Stuff happens.
Date: June 27, 2011
Mya W from utah
Would you recommend this product? Yes
I love it it makes it so much easier than doing it my self.
Date: May 24, 2011
Corinne H from NE TN
Would you recommend this product? No
I sent 7 sets of blades in - some were "coarse", some were "Wizards" - did NOT get my coarse blades back - got a Wizard set instead. Have gotten sets back that didn't seem to be sharpened - wouldn't cut ANYTHING. Sets have gone "missing" - less were returned than were sent in. Recommend IDing your blades and keeping a count.
Date: April 26, 2011
Tom W from North Carolina
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Friendly, courteous and informative customer service. I've never had better blade sharpening. Excellent turn around time. I've been using them for over 10 years without any problems. I'll keep using Premier1 and recommending them.
Date: February 19, 2011
Robert B from New Mexicp
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Excellent service and turn around time. I will continue to use the service and will definitely recommend to other folks.
Date: February 1, 2011
Crystal E from California
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Fast turn around, I get my blades back within two weeks. Blades, combs and cutters are as sharp or sharper than new. I'll never have my blades sharpened anywhere else.
Date: November 11, 2010
Christine S
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Premier does the best job at sharpening and cleaning blades. Their turn around time is nothing short of amazing and I've always been pleased in the past however this last time someone ignored my note to keep my blades separate from those I included belonging to a friend despit having put a note when I shipped them out and a note when I paid through paypal. They offered to have them shipped back so they could measure with a mircometer which blades showed the most wear but I chose not to do so as I needed the blades. This was very disappointing to me.
We do try our best to keep orders separate. It is even more difficult to keep multiple orders for one customer separate when traveling through our sharpening process.

Premier is not responsible for keeping orders separate when sending in multiple orders in one box. -- Premier
Date: August 27, 2010
Barb P
Would you recommend this product? Yes
wonderful to deal with, very quick return on my blades and they work like a dream. I've had bad experiences with others who sharpen blades and they do not properly sharpen them for shearing llamas. These are perfect every time.
Barb
Date: August 13, 2010
Tamara R
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Once sharpened they are just like new. Done much better then the local person who resharpens.
Date: February 6, 2010
Kenneth S
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Engraving was professionally done. Easy to read. Added an extra touch of class to the product. Worth every penny.
I intend to have my other combs and etc. engraved as well.