New, light reel mowers ... how to safely sharpen the blades to razor sharp. “Wear gloves,” he said, as he demonstrated. For nearly a year, I mowed lawns with my trusty push mower.

If you feel your reel mower is hard to use, it may be due to bent or dull blades. You may need to sharpen the edges or bend them back in shape with a hammer. Can you use a reel mower on wet grass?

Step 6: Once the bedknife and blade are properly aligned, sharpen the blades using a reel mower blade sharpening kit. Step 7: Place the mower on a level surface and use a screwdriver to pry a ...