What materials are typically used for hair clipper blades?

The selection of razor blade materials directly affects cutting efficiency, durability and user experience. Common materials include:
Ceramic: Ceramic blades are known for their high hardness and abrasion resistance, and Mohs are nearly as hard as diamonds, maintaining them sharp even in long-term use. When used, they produce less heat through friction, and the blade temperatures is usually less than 40, making them suitable for sensitive scalps or baby haircuts. In addition, ceramic blades are much less noisy, 10-15 decibels lower than metal blades, making them suitable for noise-sensitive users. However, ceramic blades are relatively fragile and should be protected from impact and fall.

Stainless Steel steel: Stainless steel blades has excellent durability and rust resistance, especially suitable for humid environment. With its shock resistance, low breakage and relatively low price, it is a common choice for professional barbershops or high-frequency use scenarios. However, stainless steel blades generate heat through friction more quickly during use, may require intermittent cooling after prolonged use, and stainless steel blades are noisy.
Titanium/Titanium-plated Alloy Materials: Titanium alloy blades combines high strength and lightweight design with a tensile strength of 900-1100 MPa for precision trimming. Titanium-plated alloys enhance corrosion resistance through surface treatment while maintaining sharpness. These blades offer the best durability but are noisy and generally not recommended for children.
Composite material: Some blades utilize a combination of ceramic and metal structures, such as ceramic blades paired with stainless steel bases. This preserves the sharpness and cryogenicity of ceramics, while improving impact resistance through metal support, balance and cost.