How often should my lawnmower blade be changed/sharpened? I’ve had the mower for many years now and it doesn’t seem to be cutting the grass well anymore.

Also, is there any maintenance that the slayer would suggest for keeping my mower in good shape for years to come?

Thanks, Mike - FL

Oh and…

P.S. whats with that crazy screeching noise you and your buddies make just before you take the dirt nap?

A blade, is a blade, is a blade…

Just as I sharpen my LST (Laser Sword Thingy), the grass slayer should have its cutting edge honed once a month. Using a file, you stroke against the leading edge at a 45-degree angle. Try to keep the blade balanced or you will need a blade balancer, which is available at any fine home & garden center.

You see, the dull blade is merely ripping the grass-flesh, whereas a monthly sharpening will guarantee lawn slashing mayhem for years to come.

In your post script, you ask about the death screech of the slayers just before they take “the dirt nap.”

The screech is just a noise we like to make to freak people out. Years ago we used to scream “Lalalalalalala” but the Beast found this silly. Then, my brother Jim, Jim the Slayer that is, was watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail and he wanted us to all say “Nee” when we…”seed the earth.” This was fun for while and it did make some of our foes a little nuts. Jim did try to get everyone saying “meow” after watching Super Troopers, but it didn’t take.

The death screech however, has proven to be the cat’s pajamas.