Japanese depilatory knife

Tweezing knives Japanese - Miki style

Excellent quality steel.

Ergonomic and non-slip handle to reduce hand fatigue.

The variety of models allows you to choose the blade that best suits the characteristics of your dog's coat.

Stripping knives are used for dogs with rough coats, such as many terriers, and help improve their appearance to achieve the "look" of their breed.

Make sure your dog's coat can be hand-stripped (i.e., it has not been cut before, which can soften and/or thicken the coat) - if in doubt, seek advice from a qualified groomer.

For best results, Remove hair before bathing, unless you are using Special One's Keratine Pro shampoo. Only this shampoo will allow for proper hair removal after bathing.

Using a grooming chalk block on the area to be waxed can also help you get a better grip.

Follow our 6 easy steps for hair removal:

Before using a plucking knife, make sure your pet is comfortable and used to being groomed.

Remove knots or mats by first grooming the coat.
Start by holding the paring knife with the smooth side of the blade facing you.
Place your hand on the dog, near the area to be plucked, and hold the skin taut while you pluck - this will make the procedure more comfortable for your pet.
Following the direction of the dog's coat, use the plucking knife to trap the hairs between the teeth. Hold the hair in place with your thumb and gently pull in the direction of the hair growth to remove it. Use a pulling motion with your arm and shoulder, not your wrist.
If you bend your wrist, you'll cut the hairs instead of pulling them out with the knife. Compare the hairs removed by plucking with your fingers and by plucking with a knife. If you pluck, the hairs will be unevenly long. If you cut, the hairs will be all the same length, which is undesirable because it can damage your dog's coat.
Remember to work on a small area at a time until all the outer coat has been removed and a rolled coat has been achieved. Note: If you hand-strike your dog regularly (every 4 to 6 weeks depending on the breed), you will achieve what is called a "rolling coat," meaning the hairs will interlock and the coat will become flatter and more even. Irregular hand-stripping (say, once every 6 months) will cause the hair to "jump," making it longer and more open (and therefore uneven).

If you have any doubts about the procedure, seek advice or help from a qualified dog groomer or show dog breeder.