Comments on How to Sharpen Push Mower Blades

Maybe I'm way off, and please correct me if this would'nt work, but wouldn't it work just as well and easier to use a knife sharpening utensil on the blades? 5 - 10 swipes per blade with a hand-held sharpener should do the trick.

Maybe I'm way off, and please correct me if this would'nt work, but wouldn't it work just as well and easier to use a knife sharpening utensil on the blades? 5 - 10 swipes per blade with a hand-held sharpener should do the trick.

Maybe I'm way off, but why not just use a knife sharpener on the blades? 5 - 10 swipes across with the knife sharpener ought to do each blade, right?

Maybe I'm way off, but why not just use a knife sharpener on the blades? 5 - 10 swipes across with the knife sharpener ought to do each blade, right?

Shouldn't you reverse the drive to the reel before grinding the blades (remove and swap the drive gears) otherwise the blades become more dull.

Shouldn't you reverse the drive to the reel before grinding the blades (remove and swap the drive gears) otherwise the blades become more dull.

Hmm, shouldn't you reverse the reel drive before starting the grinding process (remove and swap the drive gears). This is BACKlapping after all.

Hmm, shouldn't you reverse the reel drive before starting the grinding process (remove and swap the drive gears). This is BACKlapping after all.

Remember, you can avoid the need sharpen push reel mower blades by purchasing a mower with ever-sharp blades. There are several models out there now like this...Brill and Sunlawn and perhaps a few other German made mowers like the Gardenea.

Remember, you can avoid the need sharpen push reel mower blades by purchasing a mower with ever-sharp blades. There are several models out there now like this...Brill and Sunlawn and perhaps a few other German made mowers like the Gardenea.