Quick answer
Choose the Black DLC Diamond Cut blade for long-lasting sharpness and corrosion resistance, or the Gold Titanium Fade blade for a flat fade surface that works well on sensitive skin.
Blade design affects your cut
The Black DLC Diamond Cut blade has a fixed taper blade with a slight angle at the tips, which helps lift hair during bulk cutting. The Gold Titanium Fade blade uses a flat cutting surface, making it ideal for fading and blending the zero guide line.
If you do a lot of bulk cutting or work with thick hair, the angled taper blade on the Black DLC model gives you more lift. For precise fades and sensitive skin, the flat fade blade on the Gold Titanium is a better match.
Material and coating differences
The Black DLC blade uses a Black Diamond Carbon coating that is rust and corrosion impermeable, self-sharpening, and stays cooler and sharper longer. Its ceramic moving blades are among the sharpest materials and hold their edge for a long time.
The Gold Titanium blade has a high-hardness premium titanium coating designed for superior sharpness and is ideal for sensitive skin. Its slim deep tooth cutter is lighter weight for faster movement and more efficient general cutting and debulking.
Trade-offs to consider
- Cutting style: Black DLC: taper blade lifts hair for bulk cutting. Gold Titanium: flat fade blade for precise fades and blending.
- Skin sensitivity: Gold Titanium is designed for sensitive skin; Black DLC is not specifically marketed for sensitive skin. If your client has sensitive skin, the Gold Titanium is the safer choice.
- Maintenance and longevity: Black DLC is self-sharpening and corrosion-proof; Gold Titanium requires standard care but stays sharp for long periods.
Product facts at a glance
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Black DLC Diamond Cut Clipper Blade & Shallow Tooth 2.0 Cutter: The Black DLC blade is rust and corrosion impermeable, self-sharpening, and stays cooler and sharper longer. You get longer intervals between sharpening and less heat buildup during extended use.
Black DLC Diamond Cut Clipper Blade & Shallow Tooth 2.0 Cutter
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Gold Titanium Fade Clipper Blade & Slim Deep Tooth Cutter: The Gold Titanium blade has high hardness premium titanium coating and is ideal for sensitive skin. Clients with easily irritated skin will experience less friction and discomfort.
Gold Titanium Fade Clipper Blade & Slim Deep Tooth Cutter
Which blade fits your work?
Best for
- Barbers who do bulk cutting and want a self-sharpening, corrosion-proof blade
- Professionals who work with thick hair and need blade lift
Not ideal for
- Barbers who primarily do fading and blending
- Clients with sensitive skin who need a gentle blade
