--- product_id: 254479900 title: "Reel Lawn Mower Sharpening Kit" brand: "american lawn mower company" price: "AED 350" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "American Lawn Mower Company" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/254479900-reel-lawn-mower-sharpening-kit store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # DIY home use Saves mowing time Complete sharpening kit Reel Lawn Mower Sharpening Kit **Brand:** american lawn mower company **Price:** AED 350 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Sharpen smarter, mow faster β€” your lawn’s secret weapon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reel Lawn Mower Sharpening Kit by american lawn mower company - **How much does it cost?** AED 350 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/254479900-reel-lawn-mower-sharpening-kit) ## Best For - american lawn mower company enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted american lawn mower company brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **DIY Lawn Care Mastery:** Empower yourself with a simple, at-home sharpening solution that keeps your mower cutting like newβ€”no professional help needed. - β€’ **Extend Mower Lifespan:** Regular sharpening reduces blade wear and tear, cutting down mowing time and boosting your lawn’s pristine look season after season. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Designed to fit Great States, American Lawn Mower, Earthwise, and Scotts manual push mowers for versatile use. - β€’ **Ergonomic Back-Lapping Crank:** Effortlessly sharpen blades by manually cranking, ensuring consistent edge maintenance without power tools. - β€’ **Precision Sharpening Compound:** Restore reel mower blades to factory-sharp condition with the included grinding compound and application brush. ## Overview The American Lawn Mower Company Reel Lawn Mower Sharpening Kit is a comprehensive, manual sharpening solution designed to maintain and restore the cutting efficiency of reel mower blades. It includes a grinding compound, application brush, and a back-lapping crank, compatible with major push mower brands. This kit enables DIY blade maintenance, saving time and effort while extending the life and performance of your manual reel mower. ## Description 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 Great States, American Lawn Mower and Scott's Reel Mowers. Cutting down on mowing time, this sharpening kits gives you a perfectly cut lawn. Review: Recommended, even for old mowers - 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. Review: Expertly Sharpens Blades...A Couple Of Tips - 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.... ## Features - Push blade lawn mower sharpening kit to maintain the cutting power of the blades - Save time and effort when using your manual reel lawn mower by keeping the blades in their peak cutting condition - Do-it-yourself sharpening kit that you can use in the comfort of your home - Compound sharpening kit that contains grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank - Designed for use with Great States, American Lawn Mower, Earthwise, and Scotts manual push lawn mowers ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004R9UM | | Best Sellers Rank | #37,918 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #11 in Axe & Knife Sharpeners | | Brand | American Lawn Mower Company | | Brand Name | American Lawn Mower Company | | Color | Silver | | Colour | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,624 Reviews | | Cutting width | 16 Inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00052909000018 | | Included Components | grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 26.9D x 14W x 4.6H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Sharpening Kit | | Item Weight | 227 g | | Item weight | 227 g | | Manufacturer | American Lawn Mower Company | | Manufacturer Part Number | SK-1 | | Material | Plastic Metal | | Material Type | Plastic Metal | | Model Number | SK-1 | | Number of Positions | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | manual | | Power source | manual | | Required Assembly | No | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Style | Compound Kit Sharpener | | Style Name | Compound Kit Sharpener | | UPC | 052909000025 052909000018 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** American Lawn Mower Company - **Power source:** manual - **Material:** Plastic Metal - **Colour:** Silver - **Style:** Compound Kit Sharpener ## Images ![Reel Lawn Mower Sharpening Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613k1B4LdNL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How many ounces of grinding compound are included in the tub and does it say what grit the compound is?** A: I don't know the answer to this but I have researched a less expensive alternative. You can buy 1 Pound of the grinding compound on ReelIn.com for $9. Then use your power drill to turn the blades and sharpen (see You Tube videos). **Q: Can this be used on a Gardenia brand push mower?** A: well...if 1. it is a reel mower, and 2. you can access the (right) wheel for removal, then as long as there is a 3. blade gear propeller internal gear prong, then YES you can use it. the silver wheel spinner handle (see images) - which you need to spin the reels backwards (after applying the sharpening cream) while the wheels are elevated off the ground - fits onto the right wheel blade gear mechanism or propeller gear post. if all of the reel blade gears are the same, i imagine the internal propeller gear thingy would also hold this handle steady as you spin. that is the only fitment issue i can think of though. **Q: What is the amount and grit rating of this lapping compound?** A: I'd say 70% grit but I can't say it for sure. I know it worked for it's intended purpose and very well. I actually still have the packaging and nowhere on it does it say the mixture ratio between grit and grease. Try emailing the manufacturer maybe. **Q: Instead of removing a wheel and hand cranking the reel, can the mower just be pushed on a cement surface to rotate and sharpen the reel?** A: the downside to doing that is you're going to have to have a very long stretch of cement to run along. By taking the wheel off you can crank a lot "further" than walking would do. Also, you can add the compound to the blades more readily since its on its side and opened up. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended, even for old mowers *by N***B on 21 June 2025* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expertly Sharpens Blades...A Couple Of Tips *by J***S on 30 May 2010* 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.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great *by J***H on 21 May 2022* Nice product ## Frequently Bought Together - American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit - Earthwise 1715-16EW 16-Inch 7-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower, Grey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/254479900-reel-lawn-mower-sharpening-kit](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/254479900-reel-lawn-mower-sharpening-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*