I see references to sharpening the blade before using the mower; is a sharpener of some sort included?
1612684
Mine came with a dull blade. I'm not sure it would have cut butter. Hubby sharpened it. Sharpener not included.
1612685
No sharpener is included, but I have had mine for over two years and have never sharpened it and it still works good, cuts well
1612686
There is not a sharpener included. The blade comes sharpened but is not super sharp.
1136200
Blades are not included. There are many different types of blades for different jobs. Be careful to choose the right ones for the job.
1686292
The Blades are sharpened from the Factory. An annual sharpening is needed by the Honda and other rotary Lawn Mowers in typical usage. A few rocks, some pieces of wood and the occasional child's toy cause nicks and dulling of the dual blade cutting edges. Perhaps more important is the need to keep the underside of the mower clean. Mowing in wet grass is particularly quick to accumulate "stuff" in the underside area. Follow the instructions in the Honda maintenance literature that comes with the mower to do the cleaning safely. I found the Honda mower engine one of the best for easy starting and smooth running! Good Luck! The Blades are sharpened from the Factory. An annual sharpening is needed by the Honda and other rotary Lawn Mowers in typical usage. A few rocks, some pieces of wood and the occasional child's toy cause nicks and dulling of the dual blade cutting edges. Perhaps more important is the need to keep the underside of the mower clean. Mowing in wet grass is particularly quick to accumulate "stuff" in the underside area. Follow the instructions in the Honda maintenance literature that comes with the mower to do the cleaning safely. I found the Honda mower engine one of the best for easy... » Read More The Blades are sharpened from the Factory. An annual sharpening is needed by the Honda and other rotary Lawn Mowers in typical usage. A few rocks, some pieces of wood and the occasional child's toy cause nicks and dulling of the dual blade cutting edges. Perhaps more important is the need to keep the underside of the mower clean. Mowing in wet grass is particularly quick to accumulate "stuff" in the underside area. Follow the instructions in the Honda maintenance literature that comes with the mower to do the cleaning safely. I found the Honda mower engine one of the best for easy starting and smooth running! Good Luck! « Show Less
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If you were going to replace the blades, you might as well replace the whole thing - it is basically a ton of blades attached to a handle and some wheels, I would go with sharpening it with one of the kits they sell specifically for this kind of mower.
2171251
There's a blade sharpener directly attached right above the circular blade. You have to open it to apply it to the blade to use.
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!
1870575
I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
572339
Its recommended to oil the blades before use. This oils it as well so no but you have to oil it before the next usage.
2098886
No, pretty straight-forward. I normally take the blades off for sharpening in the spring. I pull the mower deck to do it because it only takes a few minutes and it's a good time to clean and lube anyway. I damaged a blade last weekend, the right side one, and was able to change the blade without removing the deck. I'm not sure you could do the left one that way because it's harder to reach. If you are having trouble, some idiot probably used an impact wrench at 300 ft-pounds. You should just be able to hold the blade and turn the nut with a big wrench.
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.
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.
932366
You can sharpen the blade! I pulled the blade out and took it to my local knife sharpener. He did it for a few bucks and it's good as new! You can also pull the blade out and use your blade straightener on it too.
1825671
I have not had a need to sharpen the blade. It has been used seasonally and this is the second year of use. It is extremely sharp when it arrives and it remains sharp. I'm not certain as to what I will use to sharpen when the time comes.
2209224
Yes, it is a mulching blade. Mine was sharp & ready to install when it arrived.
279332
I think it is fantastic. I have a big finish mowing deck on my farm tractor. I do a quick sharpen before every other mowing without removing any blades. Simple, convenient, good results.
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.
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I bought this sharpener when I bought the new tools & so far haven't used the tools long enough to need them sharpened, so they are still in my lawn tools box. Sorry don't know the answer to your question.