Professional Serrated & Corrugated Dog Grooming Shears

Serrated and corrugated shears are designed for groomers who want maximum control and stability while cutting. These shears feature tiny grooves or “grips” along one or both blades, helping prevent hair from sliding and reducing the chance of pushing hair instead of cutting it cleanly.

Why Serrated & Corrugated Shears Matter

Not every coat behaves the same. Fine, silky, or slippery hair can be difficult to control with standard convex shears. Serrated and corrugated shears help groomers:

• Keep hair from slipping between the blades during cutting.
• Reduce hair pushing on fine, straight, or soft coats.
• Increase control when working on detail areas.
• Improve accuracy for straight lines and small adjustments.
• Gain confidence on challenging coat types or wiggly dogs.

Where Serrated & Corrugated Shears Work Best

Groomers often use serrated or corrugated shears in situations where a non-slip cut is crucial. They are especially helpful for:

• Face and muzzle work where precision is critical.
• Feet and toes for clean, controlled outlines.
• Thin, fine, or silky coats that tend to slide off smooth blades.
• Detail work around eyes and ears with extra control.
• Newer groomers who benefit from added grip and cutting stability.

These shears are a great addition to a grooming toolkit when you need predictable, controlled performance on coats that don’t cooperate with standard blades.

Serrated vs. Corrugated Shears

While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, groomers often use them to describe slightly different edge styles:

• Serrated shears: Usually have small teeth or micro-serrations along one blade to help hold hair in place.
• Corrugated shears: Often feature a more pronounced pattern of fine grooves or ridges for extra grip and control.

Both styles are designed to give you a more secure cut, especially on hair that wants to slip or push away from the blades.

Serrated & Corrugated Shears FAQ

When should I use serrated or corrugated shears instead of smooth convex shears?

Use serrated or corrugated shears when you’re working on fine, silky, or slippery coats, or when you want extra control on detail areas like faces and feet. The added grip helps prevent hair from sliding and gives you more predictable cutting.

Do serrated shears leave a different finish than smooth shears?

Serrated and corrugated shears are designed for control rather than ultra-soft finishing. They can leave a slightly different feel compared to high-end convex finishing shears, but they provide excellent accuracy and stability, especially on problem coats.

Should serrated and corrugated shears be sharpened differently?

Yes. Serrated and corrugated edges require specific sharpening techniques to maintain their grip pattern. They should be serviced by sharpeners familiar with grooming shears and the correct methods for preserving serrations or corrugations.