Micro-Serrated Edge

Micro-Serrated Edge

Quick look

  • Grip: Fine teeth lock slippery strands in place so lines stay exact.1,2
  • Training tool: Gives students and barbers a safety net while they master scissor-over-comb control.2
  • Trade-off: Teeth snag instantly if you try to slide cut or channel through hair.1,2

Why stylists pick it

Micro-serrated blades shine on straight, silky, or oily hair that loves to escape a smooth edge. The tooth profile grabs each fibre so every close happens right where you intend, making them a confidence booster for fringe detailing, barber foundations, and newcomer practice.1,2

Technique map

  • Precise wet or dry blunt cutting on fine hair that tends to slip.1
  • Fringe and perimeter detailing where a steady close matters more than speed.2
  • Entry-level scissor-over-comb work before graduating to a convex tool.2

Usage notes

  1. Keep closures decisive; half strokes chew the section because the teeth hold the hair mid-blade.2
  2. Brush the teeth between passes so product build-up does not increase drag.1
  3. Pair with a smoother shear for slide or slice techniques to avoid catching the section.1,2

Maintenance

  • Tell your sharpener to preserve the serrations-polishing them away turns the edge into a dull bevel.1,2
  • Use a soft brush and oil to clear lint from the grooves after every client.1
  • Store closed to protect the tooth tips from bending.
Related edges: Beveled Edge Serrated Edge Semi-Convex Edge

Sources

  1. Multiplex - Micro Serrated Edge and Benefits of Micro Serration
  2. Dark Stag - Convex vs. Bevelled vs. Serrated