Curved or straight blades? Although you can do everything groomers need to do with straight shears, curved blades can really help with topknots, faces, ears, feet, and rumps. Turned upside down, they can help you set angulation, tuck-ups and terrier underchests. A small curved shear(for example a 5inch RnK Gin Wani or a 5inch RnK Gin Ebi-En Se model) makes defining Schnauzer eyebrows a snap. They are also the best tool for scissoring around bichon eyes and the cuffs of small poodle legs. Large 8.5inch curved shears,like 8.5 RnK Umi No Taki Shears are great for trimming rear skirts on Golden Retriever, collie mix, and other undercoated type dogs. Visit our Shop at www.rabinkhan.co.uk for a complete range of dog grooming shears.