WAHL Sterling 4 Cordless Clipper #8481 – Professional Fade Clipper

Cordless freedom with a cord you can fall back on mid-cut.

The Wahl Cordless Sterling 4 (#8481) is a cord/cordless professional clipper with a lithium-ion battery rated for 90+ minutes of run time on a single charge. It is a general-purpose barbershop clipper: taper lever, 1005 standard 3-hole blade, and eight guide combs from 1/16" to 1", built for everyday cutting, tapering and blending rather than one specialty. When the battery drops, you plug it in and keep working.

• Never stops a service short: cord and cordless operation means a low battery is an inconvenience, not a cancelled appointment.
• Gets 90+ minutes of cordless cutting per charge from a lithium-ion battery that holds power without fading as it drains.
• Adjusts on the fly for tapers, blends and clipper-over-comb work using the side-mounted taper lever.
• Takes standard Wahl attachment guards on the 1005 3-hole blade, so guards you already own fit.
• Handles a full day comfortably at 6.25 inches long with dual-voltage operation for travel and international work.

Specifications

• Model: Wahl Cordless Sterling 4 #8481
• Motor Type: Rotary
• Battery: Lithium-ion
• Run Time: 90+ minutes
• Operation: Cord and cordless
• Blade: 1005 standard 3-hole blade
• Blade Adjustment: Taper lever
• Voltage: Dual voltage
• Length: 6.25 inches

In the Box

• Cordless Sterling 4 clipper with adjustable taper lever
• 8 cutting guides (1/16" to 1")
• Styling comb
• Recharge cord
• Blade oil
• Cleaning brush
• Red blade guard
• Operating instructions

Questions Barbers Ask

How long does the Sterling 4 run cordless?

Wahl and its dealers publish 90+ minutes of run time per charge. Some listings advertise 100 minutes; because the figure is not consistent across sources, treat 90+ minutes as the reliable number. Wahl does not publish a charge time for this model.

What blade does the Sterling 4 use, and what guards fit?

It ships with the Wahl 1005 standard 3-hole blade, which accepts standard Wahl attachment guards. The kit includes eight guides from 1/16" to 1".

Can I cut with it plugged in?

Yes. The Sterling 4 is a true cord/cordless clipper. If the battery runs down mid-service, connect the recharge cord and keep cutting.

How does it compare to the corded Sterling 4?

Same 1005 blade and same taper-lever adjustment. The #8481 adds the lithium-ion battery and cordless operation, plus dual voltage. If you work a static station and never move, the corded version costs less; if you move between chairs or travel, the cordless earns it back.

Why Barbers Love It

The Sterling 4 is the clipper barbers reach for when they want something dependable rather than exciting. It is light in the hand over a long day, the taper lever falls under the thumb where you expect it, and the 1005 blade is a known quantity that every barber already understands. Cord/cordless means it never becomes a paperweight halfway through a Saturday.

About Wahl Professional

Wahl has manufactured professional clippers in Sterling, Illinois since 1919 and supplies barbershops worldwide. The Sterling line is its long-running general-purpose professional range.

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