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Earthwise American Lawn Mower SK-1 Reel Mower Sharpening Kit

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Brand American Lawn Mower Company
Power source Manual
Item weight 0.5 Pounds
Cutting width 16 inches
Operation mode Manual

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  • Reel mower sharpening kit keeps reel blades in top cutting form
  • Cuts down on mowing time
  • Do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home
  • Includes grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank
  • Designed for use with 1705-16 and 1815-18 push mowers
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The American Lawn Mower Company reel mower sharpening kit is an easy way to keep reel blades in top cutting form. This do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home. The kit contains everything you need for safe and effective sharpening, including a detailed instruction manual, grinding compound, application brush, and a special back-lapping crank. The kits is designed for use with 1705-16 and 1815-18 push mowers. Cutting down on mowing time, this sharpening kits gives you a perfectly cut lawn.

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Manufacturer ‎Earthwise
Place of Business ‎SHELBYVILLE, IN, 46176 US
Item model number ‎SK-1
Product Dimensions ‎26.92 x 13.97 x 4.57 cm; 226.8 g
ASIN ‎B00004R9UM

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Our brand is committed to producing environment-conscious lawn mowers for every home. We have been creating pollution-free products since 1895. Moreover, our designs require very little to no maintenance which makes out products a budget-conscious choice. We offer various tools for your lawn, garden and winter needs that are all planet-conscious options to make things easier for you. You won’t have to deal with the hassle of starting up another gas-powered push mower that emits fumes. Our 120 years of experience is proof that our green product options can withstand the test of time.

Do-it-yourself mower blades sharpener that is safe and easy to use at home

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Lawn mower sharpening kit to maintain the blades of your push blade lawn mower

You want your lawnmower at its peak cutting performance all the time. This can save you a lot of time and effort in your cutting and trimming tasks. Now, you don't need to bring your lawn mower elsewhere since you can sharpen it in the comfort of your home. You can get uninterrupted sharp blade cutting power if you use this lawnmower blade sharpener to maintain the performance and quality of your push mower blades.

Do it yourself Kit Includes: Specialized Compound, Back-Lapping Crank & Application Brush

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Specialized compound for reel lawn mowers

Our specialized compound is made from high-quality materials that are safe for both you and your lawn. It is easy to apply and works quickly to transform your reel lawn mower into a top-performing machine.

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Back-Lapping Crank

Back lapping crank is a mechanical process of sharpening and cleaning the cutting blades of a reel lawn mower. This is done by rotating the crank backwards which drives the reel backwards while abrasive compound is applied to the blades. The process removes any dull or nicked edges and creates a smooth, sharp surface for a more precise and cleaner cut.

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Application Brush

The application brush is specifically designed for use with our specialized compound. This brush features high-quality bristles that are firm yet gentle on surfaces, making it the perfect tool for applying our compound with precision and ease.

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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 26.92 x 13.97 x 4.57 cm; 226.8 g
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 21 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Earthwise
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ SHELBYVILLE, IN, 46176 US
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00004R9UM
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SK-1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 2,540 ratings

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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and value of the lawn mower sharpener. They mention it works great, is straightforward, and will save them a lot of money in the long run. Customers also say the blades are extra sharp. However, some customers have reported that the crank doesn't fit properly on the wheel axle.

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23 customers mention "Performance"23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lawn mower. They mention it works great, is easy to use, and is of good quality.

"Used this kit a couple times now to sharpen my reel mower blades. Works great, clear instructions. There is a ton of compound with this...." Read more

"...The compound was just what I needed and did a excellent job. The hand crank will do the job as well but it will take much longer...." Read more

"Used it once before I sold the mower. Seemed to work fine, improving the cut." Read more

"Worked great" Read more

12 customers mention "Ease of use"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the lawn mower straightforward and easy to use. They mention the hand crank is easy to use and much simpler.

"...The hand crank to easy to use and much simpler." Read more

"...The instructions were well laid out and the process was straight forward...." Read more

"Really easy to use. I personally found a YouTube video to watch so I can learn how to use it. (I'm a visual learner)..." Read more

"...Works great, clear instructions. There is a ton of compound with this...." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the lawn mower. They mention it provides good value for what it is and will save them a lot of money in the long run.

"...of the sharpening compound comes with it, I feel now that the value is not too bad...." Read more

"This sharpening kit worked great and Will save me a lot of money in the long run!😊..." Read more

"Excellent kit for the money, however the crank handle does not fit my Remington 18" mower. I use a vicegrip to crank the blade." Read more

"...life, the blades are extra sharp, like new again, excellent product, good price" Read more

4 customers mention "Blade sharpness"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the blade sharpness of the lawn mower. They mention the blades are extra sharp and the mower is back to life.

"In general it sharpened the blades but the silver crank tool didn’t totally fit on my mower, so I had to really ram it on there and just make sure..." Read more

"My 18 years old mower is back to life, the blades are extra sharp, like new again, excellent product, good price" Read more

"Nicely sharpened!" Read more

"Push mower sharpener..." Read more

5 customers mention "Crank fit"0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the crank fit of the lawn mower. They mention it doesn't fit properly on the wheel axle and they cannot turn the blade.

"In general it sharpened the blades but the silver crank tool didn’t totally fit on my mower, so I had to really ram it on there and just make sure..." Read more

"...The crank didn't fit my reel lawn mower though but thankfully I had a hand crank of my own that worked...." Read more

"...I got it for my Yardworks 18", and the crank did not fit onto the cog axle...." Read more

"Excellent kit for the money, however the crank handle does not fit my Remington 18" mower. I use a vicegrip to crank the blade." Read more

It DOES work
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It DOES work
It works, like my mower is brand new. Some complaints for reviews saying it did nothing, follow a few steps and it should work for you. 1 read the direction that come with the sharpening compound. Really that’s all you have to do, and it’ll work, but if you’re too lazy to read the manual just watch a YouTube video on it. MAKE SURE you adjust the mower blades, as directed, and if needed, which I had to do, apply more compound to the blades as I found some more needed to be added while I was rotating the blades.
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  • NormB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, even for old mowers
    Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2025
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    I believe that this kit will work really well for those with newer movers that have not seen too much use.

    I decided to give it a try on my old mower, that is at least 50 years old and has never been sharpened. The blades were a wreck. And of course I had no illusion about hand cranking it to get a good result. So I didn't. I attached the appropriate sized six point socket to a powerful corded drill and away I went. It took a good half hour of reapplying grit and readjusting the mower blade cutting bar. In the end, though, it produced a good result--not factory perfect, but so that it cuts now far better than before.
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  • Tn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works pretty well
    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2023
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    In general it sharpened the blades but the silver crank tool didn’t totally fit on my mower, so I had to really ram it on there and just make sure it would stay together while cranking it for ten minutes. Other than that as advertised. The brush isn’t that good, but it’s disposable so as expected.
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  • AK
    5.0 out of 5 stars The hand crank alone make it work the purchase
    Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I use to use a drill and socket to turn the cutter but going too fast tends to fling the compound around too much. The hand crank to easy to use and much simpler.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Jeremy Rempel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as advertised
    Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2022
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    The kit provides good value for what it is. I didn't love the price when I saw it but when it arrived and I got a sense for how much of the sharpening compound comes with it, I feel now that the value is not too bad. And when I run out of the compound I'll still have the crank and brush to use, and can always purchase more compound from a local shop.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • happy customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2022
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    Had to cut and expand the hole on en'd of handle as it didnt fit onto the reel mower i had,
    after the modding it works like intended
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  • NT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice complete kit!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    My reel mower needed to be sharpened. I had noticed the grass was cutting unevenly. There would be stretches where it was not cut and figured I needed the blades sharpened.

    The kit comes with a set of instructions, a brush, handle to crank the reel, and a small tub of sharpening compound. People have complained about the poor quality of the brush. It is a non-issue for me. Brush is of a lower quality but keep in mind what you are applying (sharpening compound).

    The instructions were well laid out and the process was straight forward. After sharpening the blades, I took it for a quick test and my mover was back to like new again. Smooth cuts!

    Definitely recommend this if you find your reel mower is not cutting as well as it used to.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Caitlin Knight
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works well! Just make sure the crank will fit!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Really easy to use. I personally found a YouTube video to watch so I can learn how to use it. (I'm a visual learner)
    The crank didn't fit my reel lawn mower though but thankfully I had a hand crank of my own that worked.
    So just make sure you have something on hand to crank it
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  • xocarbss
    5.0 out of 5 stars It DOES work
    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    It works, like my mower is brand new. Some complaints for reviews saying it did nothing, follow a few steps and it should work for you. 1 read the direction that come with the sharpening compound. Really that’s all you have to do, and it’ll work, but if you’re too lazy to read the manual just watch a YouTube video on it. MAKE SURE you adjust the mower blades, as directed, and if needed, which I had to do, apply more compound to the blades as I found some more needed to be added while I was rotating the blades.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    It DOES work

    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2018
    It works, like my mower is brand new. Some complaints for reviews saying it did nothing, follow a few steps and it should work for you. 1 read the direction that come with the sharpening compound. Really that’s all you have to do, and it’ll work, but if you’re too lazy to read the manual just watch a YouTube video on it. MAKE SURE you adjust the mower blades, as directed, and if needed, which I had to do, apply more compound to the blades as I found some more needed to be added while I was rotating the blades.
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  • John Abdallah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in Australia on May 21, 2022
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    Nice product
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  • Sweetsnbooksnradio4
    3.0 out of 5 stars Compound great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2013
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    The lapping compound was great, but the crank didn't fit my Husqvarna mower. We reversed the wheels, using a technique found on You Tube, so that the cylinder ran backwards with the lapping compound on the blades. A bit fiddly, but worked like a charm!
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025
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    Had my doubts about this but have come to trust the 鶹 recommendations. Couldn’t have asked for better results.
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  • Benjamin Daulton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and cheap
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    My earth wise mower needed sharpening. I tried buying everything to do this like valve lapping compound and a giant deep well socket and of course I forgot to get an adapter so I could chuck it to the drill. Even without the adapter and with a cheap socket set I'm in for 2 to 3 times the price of the kit. So I just ordered the kit and it seems to work relatively well. I guess the most annoying part is the cleanup and bed knife adjustment. Neither of those things are going to be better with the other system.
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  • John Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expertly Sharpens Blades...A Couple Of Tips
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2010
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    I bought an old time hand push mower about 3 years ago. Though I have definitely found it to be inferior to a power mower in its ability to pass over many a tall blade of grass or weed, its superiority in its ease of use and dependability has sold me on them for life. I would never use a power mower again. (Not with my size lawn anyway).

    The rotary blades on the hand mower do not sharpen, nor do they cut the same way as the single blade design of a power mower. While power mowers can be easily sharpened at an angle with just a file if necessary, the rotary blades of the hand mower are sharpened flat across the face of the blade. Something very difficult to do by hand even if you had the mower completely disassembled. This very simple three piece system consists of a brush, a crank handle, and a small container of grinding compound. The instructions that come with the kit are pretty simple without a lot of detail, but describe it well enough for you to get the job done. Personally, I found the hardest part of the whole job at the very beginning. Removing the small "C" clamp that holds the wheel on. Though the instructions simply stated that one should pry off the C ring by merely "sticking a regular slotted screw driver into the opening" of it, for me there was nothing at all "merely" about it. No amount of prying, twisting, pushing or swearing allowed me to get a grip on the C clamp with just a screwdriver, or even two of them. All I ended up doing for 15 minutes was chase it around the axle. I finally got it off by concluding that I would sacrifice it by ruining it with needle nose pliers, and then putting on a new one. (As it turned out, I easily reshaped the original clamp and reinstalled it). After removing the clamp the wheel slips right off and you have to remove the gear wheel that assures the forward action of the blades when it motion. It is not attached in any way and just lifts off. But one word of warning here. Neither the directions or any other reviewer at the time of this writing mentions that the gear wheel directs its forward motion by the wheel slipping over a little "key" or steel sliver that slides into a slot on the gear shaft. The key is loose after removal of the gear wheel and can easily fall out and be lost while moving the mower around during the sharpening process. Make sure you either keep an eye on it in the shaft, or remove it to a safe place. The actual sharpening process is quite easy, just time consuming. You spread the compound onto the blades with the little brush supplied and then turn the mower back wards with the crank provided. You will get tired, but you can rest and restart. Give it a good ten minutes. The more you crank the better the sharpening job. Oh and the crank does not slip over the entire shaft, it is snug and has to be wiggled on. You may want to tap it with a light hammer or screwdriver so you don't have to keep stopping and pushing it back on during the spinning process. When you're done, the reassembly is very easy, (don't forget the little key if you removed it), and after cleaning up the excess compound, your mower will cut like its a brand new model. It really did make quite a difference for me and I highly recommend this simple kit that will perform the job easily. Push mower blades stay sharp a lot longer than power blades so a sharpening job every other season, or even every three should be enough. Under that schedule, this kit should last you through many years of your mowers use. Highly recommended....
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