hi, hey do u have to sharpen these before putting on,and do they really cut better than the stock blades. thanks
1965083
No, put them on and go! I mow for bank repos and the yards are really high, like a foot or more. Cuts with no problem. Stayed sharp all season, unlike stock blades, I have to do every weekend.
1965084
My opinion is if we spend that much $$ on blades it should be bolt on and that's it.
1965085
use the way they come. They tell you to leave a small flat on the blade, not a sharp edge. Best blade I ever used. Will but them again.
1965086
I checked with a landscaper I know before I put mine on and he said know. I didn't notice any difference than my regular blades.
1965087
Blades already come sharpened with a factory edge on them. The design of these blades are made to mulch the grass better, I never used them to know since I sold my John Deere tractor that I installed them on. There are three different blades, standard blade for using side discharge, high lift blades for using a bagger attachment, and a mulching blade for recutting blades of grass. If your comparing this Gator blade to a standard mulching blade then the answer is yes from what I have read.
1046561
I left mine the way they came and they cut cleanly. When I sharpen I'll put a finer edge in place, but I suspect it will just need more frequent sharpening and not do a better job.
1331827
Very sharp and stay sharp! Yes they can be sharpened using standard method for sharpening or take to a sharpener. How often will depend on usage. When I reviewed these knives they were rated very high. I hope this helps with your decision to buy.
1909546
My blade arrived very sharp, so if you're expecting yours to be dull you're in for a suprise. Now, if you've already dulled yours out then you can sharpen it. This blade comes with a very good edge on it.
1837514
I don't know. I gave them as a gift. I have another brand that I use daily and haven't had to sharpen them yet.
2102547
I use them because their a much better blade than rockwell you will need an adapter. which I think I bought from amazon. It makes changing blade slower but you won't have to change them as often.
1602538
Yes they need to be sharpened. However, these blades remain sharp as long as the device is used properly. My neighbor and I both use this mower since springtime and have never had a need to sharpen the blade. My history with this produce line is to sharpen every 3-5 years depending on usage and storage. I hope this is helpful.
376057
No.. they are cheap knives not meant to be sharpened. Chefs talk about using these types of knives and throwing them away and buying new ones because of their price. I think sharpening them would take off the finish.. but if you wanted to try .. use one of the 16 degree ones that you slide the knife through.
805953
They seem sharper because they are new. It comes down to installing correctly and adjusted afterwards. Properly adjusted they cut just fine. Adjusting is the toughest part and I can't really tell you much except to say, keep moving the metal guard out until it doesn't cut into the skin.
15029
I had mine sharpened befor the first use but was told that they really didn't need it. I guess it depends on what level skater you are. If your are a competative figure skater you'd want them sharp. If you are like me, a rank shakey amature take them like they are.
805959
They are not sharper than the originals I found that my other ones were sold out that I thought the same thing as you but that was not the case try using the smallest guard possible to keep it from cutting into your skin until the dull out a little bit I think there's a half for a1 inch that you could use for guard I don't think you installed them incorrectly although I don't have a picture or anything but you would not be able to use the Clippers they would make a horrible sound and would definitely not work I hope this helps good luck
869433
The Blades come Sharp, so be careful when you are working around them. I cover mine when not in use, because of my noise cats. They are not as sharp as knives, but I would Still be careful. I would Think once a season would be a good time to sharpen. There is a kit that you can buy for that.
9227
They are more heavy than stock blades...almost 1/16" thicker. I cut 5 acres with some maples and oaks four times know and they are still doing well. Hope that helps
567790
These blades are solid and I think it'll take months if not years for any dulling effect. By then, I'd buy I new one. Good luck, Tony.
1497269
The blades are self sharpening with normal use. If they have gone dull it may be due to cutting paper stock that is too thick. You would need to contact the manufacturer.
916350
They come sharp not razor sharp but sharp enough to get the job done with no problems I've ordered 3 sets of these blades and I always just put them right on and they work great!! Hope this helps
898818
It's a fact of life that knives dull with use. I use these knives plenty and I ordered a sharpener with mine and use it very often. These are super knives and you will want to keep them always as sharp as when they were new.