I'd like to know if these blades come sharp (razor sharp, Semi-Sharp, Not-Sharp, etc..) or if I'd have to sharpen them prior to putting onto my mower?
916345
These are the best blades I've ever used they do come sharp and it's all I will ever use from now on very heavy metal and they last..... Love them and I mow 4 acres and some it pretty high grass around corn fields and brush,they just keep on going .
916346
They come semi-sharp. not as sharp as I would sharpen them but they work fine as is. Maybe they have the correct edge and those of use me included that like to put that razor sharp edge on a mower blade are wrong in doing so. Mine have been on for 50 hours and look almost like they did new. have some on another mower that are on there third year with only one sharpening each season.
916347
they are pretty sharp...i did take a flap disk sander wheel on a grinder to mine just to knock the paint off...i was waiting for the oil to drain anyway ...these blades are much thicker and i'm sure they will last 2x as long as the factory blades
916348
I assumed they were to be used as-is. Most of us would not own the equipment to sharpen, nor know how to do it. there is a coating (paint) on the blade, and my impression was that they did not appear very sharp out of the box.
916349
These Gator blades come sharpened. They are not "razor sharp" but my experience has shown they do an excellent job of cutting.
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
2276924
I wouldn't consider mine sharp out-of-the-box at all - definitely a rough sharpened edge as it should, just waiting for the final job - it's a little inconvenient unless you're used to it, but sharpening these yourself is absolutely the preferred way - I think they make these with that in mind - those who want to use it will finish the job, but for the people who want to display it, it's still kind of safe to be aroundit's absolutely ready to use even out of the box, but you'll want to sharpen it if you're serious about it
1159917
I have them done locally, and they do a great job for $5 per bladeset. Once sharpened, though, the lifespan drops dramatically, so I only sharpen them once then chuck them. You can try doing it yourself with a grinder, but it's tricky and a good grinder is expensive. Watch for sales (pet supply stores, vet supply, horse supply) and stock up when you can.
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.
197784
I don't use a mulching kit as these blades make giblets out of the grass. There is no tell tale grass row when mowing with these. After mowing 3 acres, three times with these blades, no sign of ware on the blades, just shiny blades. Cutting tough Bahia grass and the first blades I ever used on the ZT-4200 that would mow 3 times without being sharpened.
869436
I've just purchased mine this year so I haven't had to sharpen the blades. but there is a specialized tool for it that is pulled along the blade. That all I know about it.
508359
Ours came quite sharpened, but needed sharpening about 4 months later, and noticed an noticeable improvement in my girl's skating... Im pretty sure they can be used right away... Just check them in a couple of months maybe...Hope this help... We really loved these ones!!!
1461728
Purchased this at end of season. So have not had to sharpen it. I did purchase the sharpener for it. These mowers usually last for years. I live near Amish country and I know they use and sharpen them.
1946745
They need to be sharpened...though auto turn would have been brilliant and nicer. I enjoy them using them anyway.
1374281
I haven't had to sharpen them at all yet.. they're super sharp... but im sure they can be sharpened.
1879782
I sharpen them like a i would a normal knife. That said, they do not dull quickly - in my opinion.
2000513
No, it probably won't sharpen lawn mower blades well. The part that does the sharpening is shaped like a "V", whereas a lawn mower blade is more blunt. However, if you were to grind a lawnmower blade down to a knife-edge, it probably would work!
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.
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.
1642325
I haven't sharpened a lawnmower blade, but I would think that you WOULD have to remove the blade to shapen it. I don't think that there would be enough space between the blade and the mower housing to do otherwise. I can't try it because I don't have a rotary mower. I use a reel mower.
1088045
I'm not sure because I haven't had to sharpen mine yet. I would think that they could be because like someone else said they aren't made out of something that is not out of the ordinary. They should last a while before they need to be sharpened.
51888
yes. They come somewhat "blunt". You could cut grass with them I'm sure - just the speed of the blade would cut, but not very good. To get a good "knife like" edge on it you need to sharpen it.