1 Minute Blade Modifier by The Rich Barber

Introduction

The Rich Barber is a company created by Chuka Torres. Chuka is a barber himself and created The Rich Barber line of products to help barbers improve their craft. The Rich Barber creates products so barbers can expand their skills and make their cuts unique to them.

Chuka is passionate about his work and makes products for those who share that passion. We’re going to take an in-depth look at one of The Rich Barber’s most popular products, the 1 Minute Blade Modifier. We will give a full overview of this product, examine some pros & cons, and give a final verdict.

Product Overview

The 1-Minute Blade Modifier is a simple tool to quickly modify and sharpen trimmer blades. This product turns a regular trimmer blade into a modified barber blade in just one minute of work. Any barber knows that a close shave and a clean line require a reliable blade and the Blade Modifier is intended to give any trimmer blade this type of performance.

The Blade Modifier is designed to be, above all else, simple and effective. You take a regular trimmer blade, place it inside the Blade Modifier, and use the guidelines to sharpen your blade. There are easy indications for where to put your blade, including which side the logo should face.

The Blade Modifier contains a diamond metal sharpening stone. It is meant to withstand 15-20 blade modifications.

This product is designed to work with most professional trimmer blades (but NOT clipper blades).

 

MY TAKE ON THE 1 MINUTE BLADE MODIFIER

When I purchased the 1 minute blade modifier I was a bit skeptical.  I thought, well how can something so simple give me the cleanest and best edge up’s that I have ever done.  The secret is in the sharpening of the Comb or Stationary blade.  This blade is the outer blade of the clipper that sits still when the clipper is turned on.

Most people get confused when you tell them that you sharpen the NON MOVING STATIONARY blade as opposed to the cutting blade.  I was astonished when I found this out.  So even then, I thought how could sharpening the stationary blade make the line much more crisp on my edge up?

Sure enough, I did it to one of my trimmers, I zero gaapped them, and proceeded to give my self an edpe up on the front portion of my head.  Sure enough, the line was so detailed and so precise that I fell in love with them.

Check out this video on how to sharpen your trimmers and how clean the edge ups become when you sharpen your trimmers.

 

Pros

Simplicity: Perhaps the most appealing feature of the 1 Minute Blade Modifier is its simplicity. To use, simply place your blade inside the sharpener using the guides, and follow the guidelines to modify it within one minute.

This simplicity is especially appealing when sharpening a blade because of the potential to ruin the blade if done improperly.  With the 1 minute blade modifier, there is nothing to much that you can do to get it wrong other than

• creating to much angle in the way you hold the blade you are sharpening or
• when moving up and down the sharpener, you pass the line on each end of the sharpening unit that indicate to stay within the lines so your blade can actually hit only the diamond sharpening stone.

Effectiveness: The simplicity is great, but it wouldn’t be valuable if the product itself didn’t work as intended.  I have sharpened three of my trimmers (the Andis T-Outliner, Andis Slim Line Pro Li, and Wahl Detailer) with the 1 Minute Blade Modifier, and with all three I have been GREATLY SATISFIED.

 

My fellow Barber, Horacio “Stretch” Naranjo has also used the 1 Minute Blade Modifier and has nothing but great things to say about it.

Also, there are numerous customer reviews that state that the Blade Modifier functions just as intended. The diamond metal sharpening stone reliably sharpens blades for more effective shaves and lines.

Value: The Blade Modifier is intended to give you maximum value for your money. It works for 15-20 blades, allowing you to achieve a full arsenal of blades for any type of shave. It also comes with a 100% Money Back Guarantee if you are unsatisfied with the results.

Trust me when I say that you will be completely satisfied.  Chuka Torres invites you to try his products, and as stated above, if not completely satisfied you can get a full refund immediately.

Cons

Most customer reviews for the Blade Modifier were positive. However, it helps to also examine the negative reviews to get a complete picture and make an informed decision.

The most common problem that customers had with this product was durability. Namely, the product broke apart on a few occasions. Luckily, there is a money-back guarantee if you encounter this problem yourself.

When you hold the 1 Minute Blade Modifier in your hand, it is super light and one can question its durability.  I would say the only way that you can break this Modifier is that you use it incorrectly.

Using it incorrectly can include:

• Not using it on a Flat Surface while you sharpen your trimmer blades
• Not holding it would enough tension with one hand
• Not storing it in a place that will cause other items to constantly hit and knock into it.
• Consciously throwing it from one place to the other or
• intentionally breaking it apart with your hands

Verdict

Overall, this is a reliable, effective tool if you are in need of a sharpener or modifier for your trimmer blades.

Any product benefits from being easy-to-use and effective and this product puts a clear focus on both of these features. Because of this, we would definitely recommend the 1-Minute Blade Modifier.

All of the trimmers I own and began to purchase, after my purchase of the 1 Minute Blade Modifier, have been sharpened using this product and will continue to use it until I go through 15-20 different Blades.

 

MY THANKS TO CHUKA TORRES and the RICH BARBER METHOD

I can personally Thank Chuka Torres for his great role in the Barber Industry.  He released a book in 2019 called the RICH BARBER METHOD that clearly states exactly how to become the Rich Barber through these great tools he has created and through a certain mindset that will set you apart.

In his book I got the pleasure to be part of his wisdow and a small fraction of his great insight on the Barber Industry.  Pg 52 states where he gives credit to an Infographic I created here on my site.  Check it out through this INFOGRAPHIC Link that way you can see what he saw when I presented it to him and his staff.

He sent me a Free and Signed copy of his book the day it was released.  I was astonished to see that I was in fact part of his book.  I read the whole book within a few days!  He has changed my life through the information he has provided as well as through the products he has created.

I use them everyday.  I do 30 appointments per week with 2 days of 9 hr day WALKINS.

I was able to charge more, use different barbering methods within my techniques, and to attract more clients simply by reading this great book.   I definitely recommend it to anyone looking to change and upgrade their life within the Barber Industry!