Fiskars StaySharp Reel Mower Review: Modern Design Meets Classic Efficiency

Reel mowers are quiet, eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and give a scissor-cut that's healthier for grass. Fiskars modernized the design with the StaySharp series (formerly Momentum).

Not Your Grandpa's Reel Mower

Traditional reels dull fast because blades rub. StaySharp blades are precision-engineered to never contact—staying sharp years longer. Cutting height adjusts 1-4". Ergonomic handles fit all users.

Models and Accessories

StaySharp (Base)

30% easier to push, 50% more cutting power via InertiaDrive reel. Cuts tough grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Bahia). 17" cut. 2-year warranty.

StaySharp Plus

40% easier, 75% more power. Front-discharge chute keeps clippings off feet. 17" cut. 2-year warranty.

StaySharp Max

60% easier, 2x power. 2010 Popular Mechanics Green Design Award, Consumer Reports recommended. Inset wheels for full-width cut and edge trimming. Front discharge. 18" cut. 3-year warranty.

Accessories

Grass catchers (sold separately) and maintenance kit for sharpening (works on traditional reels too).

Limitations

Not for large, hilly, or debris-strewn yards. Poor on sand or rough terrain.

It's Time to Make the Switch

For small-to-medium, relatively flat lawns, a StaySharp reel mower is a healthier, greener, cheaper alternative to gas. Your lawn and body will thank you.