Product Description
The StaySharp Reel Mower combines patent-pending technology with superior ergonomics to deliver best-in-class cutting performance without gasoline, oil, charging, the hassle of cords or the noise created by other mowers. It features an InertiaDrive Reel for 50-percent more cutting power than standard reel mowers and a StaySharp Cutting System to eliminate the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening. The combination of these technologies makes the StaySharp Reel Mower 30-percent easier to push than other reel mowers, helping you get more done with less effort.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5345 in Lawn & Patio
- Size: 17-Inch
- Brand: Fiskars
- Model: 362080-1001
- Dimensions: 13.75" h x 18.00" w x 23.50" l, 41.00 pounds
Features
- The smart design of reel mower offers a cleaner cut without the hassles of gasoline, oil, battery charging, electrical cords or loud engine noise
- A combination of advanced technologies make the staysharp plus reel mower 40-percent easier to push than other reel mowers
- Patent-pending inertia drive reel delivers 75-percent more cutting power to blast through twigs, weeds and tough spots that would jam other reel mowers
- Exclusive StaySharp Cutting System uses precision-ground, hardened steel blades to cut grass without touching, greatly reducing friction and blade wear for long-lasting performance without costly annual blade sharpening
- Unique grass discharge chute throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet
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 30% easier to pushAdvanced design makes our reel mower easier to push than others. View larger.
Stays Sharp LongerStaySharp Cutting System provides lasting performance without annual sharpening. View larger. |
The StaySharp Reel Mower combines patent-pending technology with superior ergonomics to deliver best-in-class cutting performance without gasoline, oil, charging, the hassle of cords or the noise created by other mowers. It features an InertiaDrive Reel for 50% more cutting power than standard reel mowers and a StaySharp Cutting System to eliminate the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening. The combination of these technologies makes the StaySharp Reel Mower 30% easier to push than other reel mowers, helping you get more done with less effort. Includes a 1.5 to 3.5-inch cut height range, 17-inch cut width and a limited two-year warranty.
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 InteriaDrive Reel offers 50% more cutting power. View larger.
|  Cuts all grass types, even tough southern varieties. View larger.
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 Large cut height range offers mowing versatility.View larger.
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StaySharp Max (18-inch) | StaySharp Plus (17-inch) | StaySharp (17-inch) | |
StaySharp Cutting SystemStaySharp Cutting System is precision engineered to cut grass without the blades touching, greatly reducing friction and blade wear, delivering long-lasting performance without the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
InertiaDrive ReelLarge-diameter InertiaDrive Reel with thick blades delivers more cutting energy to power through small twigs, weeds or dense grass that would jam other reel mowers. | 2X more power | 75% more power | 50% more power |
Easier to PushAdvanced technologies combine to drastically reduce push force compared to other reel mowers. | 60% easier to push | 40% easier to push | 30% easier to push |
Cuts All Grass TypesThough other reel mowers struggle with certain types of grass, the superior cutting system of these reel mowers cut all common residential grasses, even tough southern varieties. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cut Height RangeAccommodates all types of lawns and mowing habits. | 1- to 4-inch Includes one-touch height adjustment | 1.5- to 4-inch | 1.5- to 3.5-inch |
Forward Grass DischargeUnique grass discharge chute throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet. | Yes | Yes | - |
Inset Wheel DesignInset wheel design allows the blades to extend across the full width of the mower for a wider cut that eliminates uncut strips under the wheels and lets you to edge closer to foundations, fences and borders than other reel mowers. | Yes | - | - |
Grass CatcherAvailable as an accessory to catch grass clippings as you cut and keep your lawn clean. | Yes | - | Available June 2012 |
Warranty |
Three-year | Two-year | Two-year |
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
110 of 113 people found the following review helpful.
By Timothy B. Riley
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1SHIRO02EY8VD I live in San Antonio, Texas and my yard is fairly shaded in the front so I have St. Augustine grass there. However, the back gets full sun so we have planted Bermuda since it likes the sun and is drought resistant. Fine grasses like Zoysia and Bermuda should be cut low and with a reel mower instead of a rotary mower. My first reel mower was the Scotts 20-Inch Classic mower. I loved how quiet is was and it gave my grass a nice, clean cut. When I received my Fiskars mower I never thought that I would love it more than my Scott's, but I was wrong.
The Fiskars has more plastic than the Scott's but it is in nonessential components, like the front housing, which is more for appearance. It was pretty easy to put together, however you will need both an 11mm and an 18 mm wrench or socket. It feels a little "looser" than my Scots but that doesn't seem to be a problem. Between the time that I assembled it and the time that I completed my video review I used the mower over 10 times (I even cut several of my neighbors yards) so that I could give it a fair evaluation. I found that it was easier to push than my Scotts and was even quieter. I hope that this video review is helpful to you!
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
By Gen of North Coast Gardening
This StaySharp mower is the budget option of the beautifully-designed Fiskars reel mowers, which aim to revamp and revitalize the old-skool push mowers our grandpas used.
There are three options in this line, the StaySharp (cheapest), Staysharp Plus (mid-range), and the Staysharp Max (which has more premium features to handle tough situations). While the manufacturer's prices reflect these differences, retailers such as Amazon set their own prices, so it may behoove you to check the current pricing on all three to be sure you are making the right choice for your budget and needs.
In this review I will discuss my experiences with the StaySharp Max first since I have owned it for some time, then share what differentiates the three mowers so you can make the best buying decision for your lawn.
I've owned the StaySharp Max (which was previously called the Momentum but has been re-named to fit within this StaySharp line) for over a year now and it allowed me to get rid of my old gas mower, which I absolutely hated. The pull-cord, the noise, the smell, and the mess of dealing with gasoline made mowing an unpleasant task.
Traditional reel mowers are hard to push, a bit on the noisy side, and get rusty and funky fast so need a lot of maintenance to stay in good shape. The Fiskars StaySharp Max, by contrast, is quiet enough that I can have a conversation while mowing. I have not had to sharpen it in the year I have used it.
While it gets my heart pumping, it's more of an aerobic exercise than one that takes muscles or may cause injury. In fact, it's so fun to use that my other half was willing to take on the task of lawn care and mowing! He has neck and back issues but found this an easy and fun way of staying fit and helping around the house.
The benefits of a reel mower are numerous - the blades get a cleaner cut than rotary (most gas) mowers, so no brown tips on your grass, they cut the clippings into much smaller pieces so you can leave the clippings without them chunking up on the lawn and looking messy (I can hardly see the clippings and they compost in very quickly), and you just get a finer look since there are more blades cutting.
Now, the differences:
StaySharp:
The StaySharp is the budget option, and is also the most like a traditional reel mower. It has a rear grass discharge which does sprinkle grass clippings on your shoes. There is a grass catcher available to purchase.
The shield covering the blades in front is good for people who might need to mow close to shrubs and don't want to catch the limbs on the front of the blades. It also prevents clippings from being thrown onto the sidewalk, flowerbeds, or buildings if you approach from the front.
Since the grass catcher is behind the mower in this case, it does not obstruct your mowing view while using it.
The downside is that this mower has less power in the gear system so may need a little more elbow grease on your part than with the other two, it does not have inset wheels for closer edging, and it does not cut as high as four inches like the other models do (it goes from 1.5 to 3.5 inches). Organic gardeners will know that 4 inches is truly an ideal length for preventing weeds and preserving water in the lawn, but 3.5 inches is still better than most mowers.
The verdict: Use this if you have a flat lawn with few weeds (so you don't need power), if you want to use a grass catcher with every mow, or if you are on a budget.
StaySharp Plus:
The Plus has a forward discharge to keep clippings away from users' feet. It does not work with a grass catcher, which is fine for most organic gardeners because it is far better to leave the clippings, and these mowers cut the clippings into tiny pieces.
The Plus has slightly larger wheels and slightly more power than the regular version, so can handle slightly more weeds or a mild slope. It cuts from 1.5" to 4".
Verdict: This is the budget option for those who don't want a grass catching bag. It has slightly better features than the regular version but does eliminate the grass catching option.
StaySharp Max (formerly the Momentum):
The Max has an inset wheel design which gives it a closer cut along the edges of your lawn, and eliminates any areas of lawn that get flattened and then don't get cut. By the time your wheels run over the grass, you have trimmed it. This gives you a better result in the end and makes mowing cleaner and easier to control.
It also has a LOT more power. While I liked using the StaySharp and found it a huge improvement over normal reel mowers, the StaySharp Max felt like a dream to run. It's downright airy! You get it going with a little push and the cutting reels turn and turn with little input after that. It does the work for you! It really feels like there is a lot of technological innovation here, between the chain drive mechanism which makes it easy to push and the way those blades keep cutting after only a quick push.
The Max has a front-discharge, so does not spray grass on your shoes. However, used with the grass-catcher bag, it can obstruct your view of where you are mowing since the bag sits in the front.
The Max is ten pounds heavier than the other two, which sounds bad but actually makes it easier to get momentum and power through tougher weeds. It cuts from 1-4", so it has the biggest range of cut heights. I used it on a slope and found it pretty easy to deal with. My home lawn is bumpy and somewhat weedy and this has no problem, except for very wiry weeds which I just cut with my hedgers or string-trimmer.
The verdict: If you can afford it, this is the mower to get. It has WAY more power to it which makes it impressively easy to push, it has more options (grass catcher, cutting heights), and the features are ones that make mowing more fun. However, if you do plan to use the grass-catcher with every mow and you have a flat lawn with no weeds, the regular StaySharp may be better because the grass-catcher sits in back and doesn't obstruct your view as you mow. Otherwise, the Max is the best mower for eco-friendly lawns, with its ease of use and eco features.
The one downside to every one of these mowers (and the old reel mowers too) is that they do not cut down tall grasses, particularly wiry ones. So you have to keep up with your lawn care and not let it get out of control. A gas mower can chew through some overgrowth, but these just knock it down if it gets really tall and won't do anything to it at all. So if you don't have super-regular habits, I'd pair any of these mowers with a string trimmer/ weed whacker which can double as an edger and be your backup in case you go away and forget to have your house-sitter mow.
I hope this helps you decide which is best for you. While the mower on this page, the StaySharp, has some fantastic features for specific situations (perfect, flat lawns where a grass catcher is needed) and is a huge improvement over Grandpa's push mower, in the average, imperfect lawn, I'd choose the Max.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By eyecore
Not many folks with 5 acres of land are very excited to get a reel push mower...but I'll defy that! While most of my property is handled by a lawn tractor, there are areas that its more convenient to do a little pushing and be done. And this little mower handles all the needs.
Out of the box, you'll need to connect the back wheels (hard plastic) and the handle - a total of 6 bolts. You'll need an 11mm and 18mm wrench to handle that. And then you're ready to go!
This little mower is very easy to push, and as long as the front wheels (or just one of them) are spinning, you're cutting! It works especially well, and is very quiet. If your grass is longer, you're likely going to end up with grass shooting all over you, but it's so effortless to cut the grass...if you're anything like me, the grass shooting at you will be considered entertainment. As with any push mowers, if you encounter potholes or mole holes are even small sticks, the mower isn't going to grind through them, and you'll need to back up and give it another go after clearing any obstacle. For smaller yards, or people with a small city plot of "land" with a little flat area in the front and back of their house that happens to have grass on it, this machine is really all you need. It's also handy as a small area mower...
So, of course, there needed to be a comparison. I fired up the John Deere and mowed some 6-8" grass down to 4". Did the same with this push reel mower, but at about 2". The grass was a bit wet (pacific "northwet," afterall) so neither machine make a perfect-lawn-cut. But, as you can see in the uploaded picture...they both did the job well. The grass from this mower is still sitting on the lawn, but there is supposed to be a clipping catcher coming for it early this summer, which will make it a well rounded machined in addition to a well-built mower that lives up to all expectations.
I'd recommend this mower. At first it seemed a little expensive, but it's quality-built, did a great job, and lives up to the manufacturer claims (which is somewhat rare these days.)
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