{"product_id":"utsumi-ua-70-80-eraser-thinner","title":"UA 70\/80 THINNER - Eraser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe UTSUMI UA 70\/80 Thinner, known as the “Eraser”, is a specialised professional thinning shear designed to remove visible scissor and clipper marks and create an exceptionally smooth, natural finish in the coat. With 80 teeth and a 45% cut ratio, it removes just enough hair per pass to blend seamlessly — without over-thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the UA 70\/80 Eraser Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShow and competition groomers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need a flawless, mark-free finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroomers finishing Poodles, Bichons, and Doodles\u003c\/strong\u003e where scissor lines must be invisible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny groomer who uses clippers\u003c\/strong\u003e and needs to blend clipper lines into scissored areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroomers working on fine, silky coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Yorkies, Maltese, Spaniels — where over-thinning is a risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 teeth, 45% cut ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — removes enough to blend, not enough to over-thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\" blade length\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent reach for body and leg blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned specifically to erase scissor and clipper marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e from quality Japanese steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, consistent cutting action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Breeds \u0026amp; Coat Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoodles\u003c\/strong\u003e — blending body lines and removing clipper marks on the face and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBichon Frise\u003c\/strong\u003e — finishing the round head and body without visible lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoodles\u003c\/strong\u003e — blending scissored and clipped areas on wavy and curly coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpaniels\u003c\/strong\u003e — softening transitions between body and leg furnishings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYorkies \u0026amp; Maltese\u003c\/strong\u003e — finishing silky coats without removing too much volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny breed\u003c\/strong\u003e where a natural, hand-finished look is the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThinning Ratio Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UA 70\/80 has 80 teeth with a 45% cut ratio — meaning 45% of the hair in each pass is cut. This sits in the mid-to-high range, making it a finishing and blending tool rather than a bulk-removal thinner. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/choosing-right-thinning-ratio-grooming-scissors\"\u003eRead our full guide to choosing the right thinning ratio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between the UA 70\/80 and the PA30-2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/utsumi-pa30-2-speedy-2-thinner\"\u003ePA30-2\u003c\/a\u003e has 38 teeth with a 30% cut ratio — it removes more hair per pass and is designed for bulk removal and texturising. The UA 70\/80 has 80 teeth with a 45% cut ratio and is designed for finishing and blending. Most professional groomers use both: the PA30-2 for shaping and the UA 70\/80 for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Eraser on thick, double coats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UA 70\/80 is a finishing tool — for bulk removal on thick coats, use the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/utsumi-pa30-2-speedy-2-thinner\"\u003ePA30-2 Speedy 2\u003c\/a\u003e first, then finish with the Eraser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for my thinning shears?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil the pivot after each session with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/utsumi-mineral-shear-oil\"\u003eUTSUMI Mineral Shear Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, wipe blades clean after every groom, and store in a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/utsumi-09-shear-case\"\u003eprotective case\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UTSUMI UK \u0026 Ireland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48368480321880,"sku":"UA70\/80","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/9981\/8072\/files\/utsumi-ua-70-80-eraser-thinner-closed-side3.jpg?v=1773602943","url":"https:\/\/utsumigrooming.ie\/en-ie\/products\/utsumi-ua-70-80-eraser-thinner","provider":"Monika's Grooming Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}