Which clipper is best for skin and bald fades?

Specialist barber threads in the data repeatedly point to barber-grade cordless clippers with a taper lever and a close fade blade for true skin fades. Several budget cordless sets cut acceptably for tapers but reviewers note many lack an open/close lever, which makes precise short fades harder. Verified-purchase reviewers also flag that fade quality depends heavily on technique, not just the tool.