All American Blade Sharpener VS. Knockoff: Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener Review 

Thanks, appreciate it. I try to not put any fluff in.

Thanks! Let me know how it works!

Thank you, I appreciate it! Hope it helped.

@@TurfandStem Here’s my one and only question; was the knock off system made in America or was it copied and made in China or some other foreign country??? The answer to that question is why I’d pay a $180 difference!!! If both are made in America, then I’d go with the knock off version and save $180!!!

Thanks!!! Hope it helped.

Glad it helped!

They're also starting to bundle it with the knock off blade balancer!

Thanks! Let us know how it is when you get it.

@@TurfandStem Got it. Works like a charm with my Harbor Freight Bauer angle grinder. The price of both combined is cheaper than the original name brand sharpener. Thank you very much!

Absolutely, you gotta do what you feel most comfortable with.

mcdonalds, walmart, amazon and lots of companies go with cheapest or best value deal when it comes to hiring employees. why would anyone pay an employee a living wage and pay their health insurance when someone else is offering the same labor at half the price. just like you said! why pay more to employees than you have to? everyone else here in comments is also saying screw greedy american employees and greedy unions and support china!

The All American has a lifetime warranty and spare parts are readily available. I’m not sure the knockoffs have this after sale support. Plus if you have a question, the All American Sharpener staff will give you a prompt answer to your inquiries. Their door to problem solving is always open.

Which one did you get? I'm pretty sure they're all the same, just sold under different names. I'd be curious if your instructions are the same as well. The Raktop and Iker have now dropped below $80.

@@TurfandStem I’m supposed to get it tomorrow. Soon as I get it I will let you know.

@@TurfandStem The Kingson Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener currently is selling for 39.99.

@@TurfandStem just bought HQPASFY Sharpener Model 5005 for 68usd. Seems to be the same one. You got.

So Ci Ma was the one I ordered. I ordered it because of the reviews. I got it the other day and I live this thing. Even the instructions were the same as the all American. Well spent $82

Glad it was helpful!

Any time, I have 3 sharpeners for you to chose from, I'll leave you the code to the garage! LOL!

What is the Patent Number for this device?

@@mrBDeye Pending….

oh piss off. you must work there…

I think you should be ok. I don't remember any noticeable difference. The blades I use on it are 18" and has room to spare. I could easily slide them down a bit if I needed to.

Good idea and way of doing it! How many types of blades do you sharpen?!

Anyone know what type of wheel is best for sharpening ?

@@Marktheshark943 Norton white grinding wheel

Thanks for the video BTW. I didn’t even realize they was a knockoff on the market

That's a tough one. Honestly, the All American (or any similar jig type) just isn't worth anywhere near $200+ dollars. There are so many more choices once you enter that price range. If you have to buy two AABS's, then that's $500+......if you're spending that much money just buy a Magna-Matic, an Oregon or a Vevor, all of which come with the grinder. The 1/3 HP Oregon is around $250. The knock-offs are around $50 now, worse case scenario is it doesn't work and you put it on FB Marketplace for $40. Or with Amazon's return policy, send it back in 30 days.

Thanks, glad they worked out for you. I try to just give the facts and stay agenda free!

Thanks, I do what I can!

Any suggestions on type of file to use for mower blades?

@@TurfandStem I use a pedestal grinder. You can use a Dremel or it's equivalent. File is a waste of time unless your in the woods.

That's the knock off of the knock off, gotta avoid AliExpress

I'm pretty sure they are all similar, but this is the one I got (non-affiliate link) Sharpener Model Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener for Straight and Standard Lawn Mower Blades 15°-45° Adjustable (5005, Black) a.co/d/btYVp2H

I to am in the UK and can't believe the price difference between Amazon and ordering direct from the manufacturer. Unfortunately the UK, in my opinion, isn't really set up for sharpening business as pretty much all the hardware you need for running your business comes from America. I think I might take a punt on the 'knock-off' version and see how I get on. It might bite me in the arse but at least I won't have shelled out £300.

Well said I fully agree

Thanks, hopefully I'll be giving up more soon!

If you think this product is an example of the business being greedy, you're an imbecile who doesn't understand the cost of domestic manufacturing, research and development, paying employees a living wage... the video here is evidence enough alone the Chinese clone literally lifted the design and even shamelessly stole the instructions. There was zero R&D costs involved, and obviously it costs far, far, far less for Chinese material and labor as opposed to building domestically.

yeah i know american employees are way too greedy!

I hope you’re not an American.

He didn’t say the employees are greedy. The companies are greedy. If you want to waste you money so the owners of All American can bankroll their vacation homes and exotic cars, go for it. You look out for them. The rest of us will look out for ourselves and our own savings goals.

Dude, you have no clue what you're talking about. Americans don't overvalue our service, the Chinese Communists perform currency manipulation. China is screwing the US over by devaluing their currency making it appear cheaper when it's not. If you at least do not want to pay a decent amount for a made in America product, then get on your representatives and let's cut ties from having China run the United States economy. It would increase competition which would decrease prices.

They seemed about the same and each was accurate. No real issues with either of them.

Remember it's a mower blade. It cuts grass. Don't over think it! @@TurfandStem

It just sort of guides the grinder along the blade, bumps and all.

AAS makes attachments for Honda and other brand blades. Turns out you can buy those separately and they work in the knock-offs. Which goes to prove that you should buy tools at Harbor Freight as long as they don't infringe upon patents, etc. Otherwise you are just killing the innovators.

You don't mean "blindly buy" from my review?

@@TurfandStem no

I use an 80 grit flap disc, or sometimes 60.

A little trial and error at first. Try a few different settings to see which works, usually 30 degrees is a good starting point. Also, I believe some manufacturers will post the angle.

You Tube reviewers can only judge others by their own attention spans!🤡

The models in the comparison had the same dimensions. I believe it's possible to go down to 2 inches, but I'm not sure if you may need a spacer or not.

@@TurfandStem I was looking at it I think I’m gonna make a spacer

Try removing the outer jaw and flipping it around. I just ordered a knock-off today ($65 Canadian vs almost $400 for the All American) and read some reviews that mentioned this problem with narrow blades.

Is there an All-Canadian Sharpener?

@@TurfandStem Maybe there should be, lol. I just received my knock-off sharpener and all four mounting pins are the same. They all have M10x1.5 threads, which don't fit any of the several different grinders I own. Even if they did fit, I still wouldn't be able to use the sharpener, because I didn't receive the hollow bolt that the pins are supposed to fit into. Instead I received a solid M10x1.5 bolt, which isn't even the right size for 12mm hole in the arm. The rest of the assembly appears to be well built, but without the right parts to attach a grinder I can't even use it. So my experience with a knock-off brand was not good and I will be returning it.

Awesome, glad it helped!

I didn't want to put an Amazon link because I don't believe in affiliate marketing for reviews and didn't want people to think I'm profiting off of it. But if you search on Amazon for "mower blade sharpener" and Iker, Wairool, 5005,, DicMic, Ansike, they should all pull up results.

Using both right after the other, I didn't really notice any dowel slippage. Of course, they're probably off the shelf components with some variability, so it's definitely possible. Just wasn't something that stood out to me. I usually don't put links because I like to keep my reviews agenda free, if I put an Amazon link sometimes people think that it is an affiliate link that I am making money off of (trust me, I lose money doing this, I just do it for fun).

@@TurfandStem That sounds legit and logical. Thanks for the content it is appreciated 🫡

@@TurfandStem Sure you do it for fun but other reviews point out that different dowels don't fit the same. You didn't point out that this is flat out design theft. You might even have agreed it's un-patriotic to buy a product that has a stolen design. You take pride in your work (I'm sure) but it would almost amuse me if all your projects get underbid by some teenager who doesn't have the experience to know that he is under-pricing. Be sure to thank our Veterans while you save a few bucks. Don't get me wrong... I shop at Harbor Freight for all sorts of tools but none of them involve patents.

Let us know how it is!

I don't like to post links in reviews because viewers may think it's an affiliate link or sponsor. But if you go to Amazon and type in "lawn mower blade sharpener" and one of the names such as Iker, Ractop, Kingson, SoCiMa or Hotina they will pop right up. They're all now around $80 or less.

so you are anti union too

Bob, Perhaps you didn't watch the entire video. The point is, it is most likely that All American makes the knock off for Amazon. Most manufacturers do this for greater sales. BTW.... Both products are made in China.

@@dpfb1263 Nope, the All American Sharpener is manufactured and assembled in Ohio.

Yeah, I predict Big League lawn stripers are next.

I couldn’t find a patent number for this exact design.

Totally understand. But for just a few dollars more, you can get the Oregon Economy Blade Sharpener, which is a complete package and does a really good job. It's tough to compete in the ~$300 blade sharpener market with a non-powered option.

@@TurfandStemthe Oregon grinder doesn’t give you a precise perfect angle like the AAS.

@couponbear Maybe they should distinguish themselves by using higher quality materials instead of just the handle or having a unique product instead of a pivoting lamp arm that holds an angle grinder at 30° come on that’s not original they have to do something that separate them from the Chinese manufacturing competition man, I am all for buying American and supporting small businesses that are producing a high quality product for a reasonable value, but I’m not going to buy something just because of the location it was manufactured🤔🤦🏻 so I’m not going to support any business that doesn’t compete or best the others on the market. I see them as business men trying to make a quick buck off of their fellow countrymen & I mean I’m more than willing to pay for made in USA quality, but I’m not willing to swallow the “pill” that “this was made in America so It is best” I strictly buy made in USA sockets and wrenches & like to use only domestic vises wright wrenches and wright or proto for sockets

All American overpriced themselves and have no patent. This is where vultures circle around then start feeding. I buy from China and Indonesia and don’t feel guilty.

I'd buy American made products, but whatever is going on in the US, most companies refuse to ship to Canada. I don't get it.

Their website says "Our products are made in the USA and built to last." I don't know if that means completely sourced and assembled in the USA, or "made in the USA with global materials" like a lot of companies say.

You tell yourself that to justify and make yourself feel better, I’m sure those that know and deal with you know the truth

@@TurfandStem NO, All American Sharpener is manufactured and assembled in Ohio!

I think they are both made at the same factory, they are to identical, not to be. I think the All American Sharpener you think is made in America. Is another big lie. American greed is what is killing American companies. Your getting ripped off paying for the so called " American Version" . Bullshit there both made in China!

​@@dougcombs71 Asembled yes but manufactured, no way, that's a lie. Dewalt assembles some of there tools in Texas, but all the parts are made in China! Don't believe the big lie.

How would you sharpen a mower blade?

@@TurfandStem I have a 32” SCAG walk behind. It has the hardest tempered steel blades I have ever encountered. The manual cautions against using a grinder as the extremely high temperatures will damage the temper. I use a 16” Nickelson double cut bastard hand file and I put the blade in a vice. I have no table so I just mount a small vice on the back of a metal folding chair. I have a one acre yard and I didn’t have to sharpen for eight months. So hand filling may be more work, but it’s only once every eight months.

I couldn’t find the patent number for this design. Many times “patent pending” marked on a device is meant to detour companies from copying but it doesn’t always work.

thats what ford and chevy just told their employees and union

Pricing has a lot to do with it as well.

Yeah, the price has been dropping! I paid around $100 for mine, now they're $60 and under. For that price, it's tough to say no with today's inflation.

I understand why most people would opt for the much cheaper, almost exact copy of the original. What almost every single person in the comments I've read don't understand are the economics of US made vs China made. With the US version you're paying for the research and development, the innovation and the labor costs of US manufacturing. When buying the Chinese version, which required 0% development or innovation, you're only paying for material cost and sweat shop labor costs. That is why the price is nearly 5 times less.

I don't know what you do for a living but let's say you come up with an idea that saves the company a ton of money but all the credit goes to you boss. He gets the bonus, he gets the credit. That's basically what you are talking about here. Clearly you support your bosses decision. MAGA: Make America Genuflect Again.

Absolutely, it is a big price difference.

and as an employer outsourcing to people slaving for peanuts sounds better than paying american employees a living wage.

@@SgtJoeSmith a wave is one thing, but ripping people off is another!