This Mikki Stripping Knife has been especially designed to provide a comfortable grip for left and right handed users during grooming and is ideal for removing top coats and for thinning fur.Following the grain of the dog's coat, use a combing action to gather the hair in between the serrated teeth. Hold the hair in place with your thumb and gently pull the blade towards you to cut the hair.Take only small amounts of hair at a time and use minimal force.Important: Keep out of reach of children. Use extra care when using any grooming aid with sharp edges.