Smart Grooming Fold Up Levelling Knife for Manes
Description
The Smart Grooming Fold Up Levelling Knife is a compact folding grooming tool that levels and thins horses' manes, tails and feathers without harsh cutting. It is best for riders, grooms and turnout specialists working with coarse, thick or weathered hair, thanks to longer teeth and slightly wider spacing than the Pro Levelling Knife.
Used in small backcombed sections, it trims hair to a consistent length while reducing bulk, giving a neat, natural pulled-look finish for showing, schooling or general yard tidiness. The blade folds away, so it stores easily in a grooming kit and is quick to reach for. Browse more grooming products to build a complete kit.
Key Features
- Humane alternative to pulling: levels and thins manes and tails with control, no harsh cutting line.
- Longer teeth for coarse hair: wider tooth spacing than the Pro Levelling Knife, suited to thick manes and weathered feathers.
- Folding, compact design: portable, easy to store and quick to access during grooming sessions.
- Two jobs in one tool: trims to a consistent length while reducing bulk underneath.
- Pairs with a thinning rake: works alongside the Smart Manes thinning rake when extra weight needs removing before levelling.
- Suits all types: useful on horses, ponies, cobs and native breeds with heavy manes, tails and feather.
Specifications
| Brand | Smart Grooming |
|---|---|
| Product type | Fold up levelling knife |
| Function | Levelling and thinning manes, tails and feathers |
| Teeth | Longer teeth, slightly wider spacing than the Pro Levelling Knife |
| Design | Folding, compact and portable |
| Hair type | Coarse, thick or weathered hair |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
How to Use
- Brush the mane through so it is clean and tangle-free before you start.
- Take a small section of mane between your fingers.
- Backcomb the section until you are holding only a few hairs.
- Use the blade to cut those hairs to your desired length.
- Brush the section out to check the line.
- Repeat in small sections along the whole mane, stepping back regularly to check evenness.
- Fold the blade away, wipe the tool clean of hair and store dry.
FAQ
What is a levelling knife used for?
It is used to level and thin horses' manes, tails and feathers, trimming hair to a consistent length while reducing bulk so the result looks neat and natural rather than bluntly cut.
How is this different from the Pro Levelling Knife?
The Fold Up Levelling Knife has longer teeth and slightly wider tooth spacing, which makes it better suited to thick manes and weathered feathers.
Is it suitable for very thick manes?
Yes. For very heavy manes, use the Smart Manes thinning rake first to remove weight from underneath, then level the top with this knife.
Can it be used on tails and feathers?
Yes. The same small-section, backcombing method works for tidying tails and shaping feather on cobs and native types.
Is it safe to use?
The tool contains sharp edges and is intended for use as part of a professional equestrian grooming routine. Take care at all times, use it only for its intended purpose, fold it away after use and keep it out of reach of children.
How do I care for it?
Wipe hair and dirt from the teeth after each session, fold the blade closed and store the tool dry.
About Smart Grooming
Smart Grooming develops practical tools for mane, tail and coat management, used by riders, grooms and professional turnout specialists on yards across the UK. The range focuses on humane, controllable methods of tidying and presenting horses for showing and everyday work.
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