Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Bought an MH-10 or MS-10 model for $20 at Walmart in 2007. It lasted up until 2019 when the cord strain relief broke. It was a good solid-feeling chrome unit with some heft and quick smooth operation. Could have replaced the cable but decided to save myself trouble and replace with a new clipper. I usually cut my hair at home. This new self-cut clipper slightly smaller which I like, and with a bit of a curve to help with self-cut ergonomics, but has that light Chinese plasticy feel. It is a lot louder buzz, vibrates, and the height adjustment lever is distinctly cheap and flexible. It almost certainly wouldn't survive a drop to the floor. The lever rubs on the body when traveling through its range... why did Wahl not address this? The rubber overmold is nice feeling but after a trim it is difficult to wipe the clippings off the rubber. A smooth plastic with some molded smooth bumps would have been better. Without a guard, this clipper will also nick the skin, whereas the older one did not. With a guard installed (they assertively click on), these clippers cut beautifully. Not complaints on its ability to cut hair. Portability is touted as one of its selling points, but oddly, the plastic carry case is much larger than my older larger clipper from Wahl. The case is also of a thinner plastic and just feels floppy. I transferred the contents into the old case and will continue to use until I have time to replace the cable on the old buzzer. A minor suggestion to Wahl would be to include some type of holder for the guards. Why is it considered normal to have more than a dozen loose objects rattling around in the case, if most people only really need to use the same 2 or 3 things each time? Lets get organized! These are made in USA, so I will continue to support Wahl, but would be nice not to see quality degrade, especially as cost is increased.