Fiskars StaySharp Max Reel Mower Review 

Works great! ru-vid.comUgkxprGGPRQoChQaA8u58dt7miEpxQBKiWeJ More difficult with longer grass, though, but I was expecting that. I have a small back yard, it seemed like overkill to buy a lawnmower with an engine. This is easy to carry in and out of the basement through the bulkhead. Very sharp (be careful). At the back of the mower are little wheels, which I use when pulling the mower backwards, so it's easy to readjust direction. I'm including a photo which shows the before and after for my lawn when it was at its longest. For long grass like that you really have to put some muscle into it, and I needed to go into a new section of grass with some momentum, but when the grass is only an inch or two higher than regular cut height it's quite easy. The lawn is still patchy and full of weeds, but at least it's a good height! A step in the right direction.

Thanks for the review! Looking for green options to lawncare and this reel mower is perfect!

Thumbs up for the politician analogy!!

Thank you for posting this. I learned a couple of things about my Fiskar that I didn't know. I have mine set at 4"-the idea being that the taller grass shades many weeds that grow closer to the ground, so they don't get the sun that they need to thrive. . Also, I just learned that the root system of most lawn grasses mirrors the height above ground, so you get a deeper root system. I hope that is helpful, as your video was helpful to me.

I have had several models of reel mowers. The Fiskars is a keeper. Nearly silent, no oil, gas, fumes or environmental issues. Pushes easily for a reel mower. Made sturdy. Great machine.

My dad had a hand mower 😀 I like yours now im interested ☺

thanks for making the video. My gas powered just broke after 12-14 yrs of service. I'm thinking go to the manual so I can cut 8am & not be rude to the neighbors. The cheaper versions are often difficult so we tend to buy gas or electric. I may go with this model since its easier to push than other manuals, and no more gas & oil maintenance.

Cool looking. We just made one as well. Keep up the good work.

Came for the review, got killed by the comedy! 🤣 👍

Really interesting, thanks for the upload. I love the direction you're going in with the motivation to grow a healthier lawn. I was wondering, you mentioned about the crabgrass at the end, aside from that, and other grasses that are obviously weeds, would you introduce multiple species of grass into your lawn and grow a kind of 'ecology of grasses'? I wonder if maybe that's the healthiest kind of lawn, almost like a little forest :)

I've really been enjoying my Fiskars this year. I picked it up used for only $50. It's the older style with the black plastic front wheels, but it functions just fine. My mowable yard is just over 5600 sq/ft. and I works perfectly, and the difference in completion time from my gas mower is negligible. I do find the Fiskars much more enjoyable to use, however. There's something to be said about the ability to just grab the mower and go! And I agree, the end result is a healthier lawn.

Thanks very much for this ... I am looking for a push mower designed with some intelligence, and this seems to fit the bill. Yay, Fiskar ... I love their tools!

For the impatient among you at 6:45 he finally cuts the grass!

Quick question. Is there a way to disengage the cutting wheel when pushing the mower? There might be times when I need to push the mower from point A to point B without cutting, so being able to engage/disengage the cutting wheel might be handy.

What project?

Does it lockup and stop on small twiggs like some of the cheaper/older models?

“Give birth to a baby politician.” 😂👍

Good review. Fiskars website mentions a “one-touch handle height adjustment”. I’m short so it would be good to know how much lower that handle could come down. Also, how does it handle wet grass? It rains here a lot and cannot always wait for the grass to dry. Thanks.

Is it only the height of the handle that is adjustable, or can the angle of the entire handle come down to be closer to a 45' angle with the ground? I am near desperate.

With those front wheels sticking out, how are you able to cut into corners?

I like mine

I'm looking into a Reel mower so I can get my Bermuda grass very very low and keep it green, but let me ask you how often do you need to sharpen these blades? What's the cost and who does that service? Thank you

Great Video. Thank you. One criticism, you refer to these types of mowers as "Rotary" mowers. That's incorrect. These are "Cylinder or Reel" mowers.

How heavy is it? I would like to know to import one from the USA into Costa Rica where I live!

Nice review. I'm seeing mixed reviews on how well it cuts weeds. How is it cutting your weeds? What is your opinion for someone with chronic back pain pushing this mower? Thank you

Was thinking on buying a gas mower for the spring but this is better

Grass Box ?

Lol....baby politicians!! I love my Fiskars mower.

I purchased a used Fiskars StaySharp Real Mower, 17". I need to raise the height and have the directions but have not been able to do so. Any suggestions? Does it need lubricating perhaps?

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What do you use to pick up all the cut grass? I bought this and thats the dilemma right now..

I picked up one of these off Kijiji for 100 brand new. Guy won it, said it was too much effort. 8 years on, not a single tank of gas or carb cleaning. And I have the nicest lawn on the street. I've mowed at midnight in heat waves and no one hears me. The only politicians I've found are from the rabbits under my deck. 😂🤣

Great mower! Looks great and seems easy to use. I hate the noise and maintenance of gas mowers and electric mowers and 4 batteries later don’t work for me either. So here’s my reason for the comment. How’s your mower 2years after first posting this? And excuse me if you have an update video somewhere, I haven’t looked.

This eco-friendly mower is the answer to my prayers. I hate our self-propelled petrol-powered monster. Even though I don't have to push it, it exhausts me far more than the push mowers. I prefer full control, taylored to my own pace.

Do those wheels sticking out in front. Keep you from getting close to things. Like around the house or around trees?

Have you had issues with the handle wanting to rotate up when pushing?

Mine is pushing super hard, any idea why?

Is it Still working good? It's neat

Does it come with a bag????

No Grass Catcher needed?

😂 politician joke was on spot

Accurate comparison to all politicians

Can we simply leave the grass on the Lawn? That’s great

Probably not the best for a bumpy yard?

Omg, I just read a review from a happy customer warning NEVER, EVER, N E V E R put your fingers on the blades in the front for any reason, even if something gets stuck and he always wore those metal protective gloves (I’m assuming) and it scared me and then to see you touching the blades from the front made my stomach flip flop 😱😄

Give birth to a politician! Blahahahaha

That’s not crab grass. 9:10. That’s fescue.

Politicians Lololol

love the politics term

It’s a reel mower..Not a rotary mower.

It cuts?! Are you kidding or what? It cuts nothing.

This mower was not worth the money. It won't cut dandelion stems or other weed stems. I have to reach down and pull them by hand. Ridiculous! A mower needs to MOW.