Wahl Premium Cutting Guide #0.5 (1/16") – Metal Clip Guard, Pro Fade Control

The tightest guard length, with a clip that will not move.

The Wahl Premium Cutting Guide #0.5 cuts at 1/16" (1.5 mm) and attaches with a metal clip that locks onto the blade rather than flexing over it. At this length there is no margin — a guard that shifts even slightly leaves a visible line in a tight fade. The premium build is specifically about eliminating that.

• Zero slip at the tightest length — the metal clip locks the guard in position.
• True 1/16" (1.5 mm) for tight fades and the first step above skin.
• Soft transitions — fills the gap between a bald pass and a #1.
• Premium construction that holds shape instead of warping.
• Consistent client to client so your fade bottom looks the same every time.

Specifications

• Size: #0.5
• Cutting length: 1/16" (1.5 mm)
• Clip: Metal

Questions Barbers Ask

Why does slip matter more on a half guard?

Because the length is so short. A guard that lifts a fraction of a millimeter at 1/16" changes the cut proportionally far more than it would at a #4.

Guard or lever for this length?

The lever gives infinite adjustment but needs a steady hand; the guard gives a fixed, repeatable length. Most barbers use both in the same fade.

How do I keep the teeth from chipping?

Store it in a case rather than loose in a drawer with blades and metal tools.

Why Barbers Love It

The bottom of the fade is what clients inspect in the mirror. A guard that holds exactly where you set it is what makes that section look intentional rather than approximate.

About Wahl

Wahl produces professional clippers, blades and premium metal-clip attachment guides for the barbering trade.

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