I'm with you Caryn as I use both. Some of ours love the shedding blade and others hate it but, strangely, really like the Furminator, particularly Picasso Kossack and Roundhills Crystal King. They would stand still for hours with the Furminator but dance around with the shedding blade. I guess it's a case of whatever floats your boat.
Mine has been invaluable for my old girl who has cushions disease. I've just ordered new clippers as I thought I'd need to clip out her long thick coat but the last few days have seen it pouring out with the furminator I use a shedding blade also but find my neds like the furmy better...
When i've filled my phone with pics i will put them on. It looked like i had have of them on the floor. I"ve converted a few of my friend now as they watched and had a ago