Following on from the Part 1 of our 'Best Edger Blades' series, comes the dynamic, exciting, and totally crazy Part 2: the testing of the best edger blades in the market.
In this video, Stu & Chip take the best edger blades out to the field and put a mile on each one of them, in order to derive how much do they cost you to run per mile.
The Ultimate Edger Blade Showdown: Finding the Best Blade for Your Business
Hey folks, it’s Stu and Chip here. We’re back with the second part of our in-depth edger blade series. Last week, we dissected all your edger blade options, from the cheapest to the priciest. Today, it’s all about durability testing and getting hard data on how long each blade lasts. By the end of this post, you’ll know which edger blade to buy for your business.
Measuring and Testing the Blades
To start off, we weighed each blade in grams for precise measurement. This helps us determine how much metal is lost after a mile of edging. Here's the rundown:
- Base Level Blade (40-139): 216 grams
- Hardened Blade (6107): 236 grams
- Steel OEM Blade: 274 grams
- Golden Edge: 486 grams
We’re heading out to our childhood sidewalk for a one-mile edging test. We’ve got a sidewalk on either side of the road, giving us two lines to cut. It’s a race to see which blade holds up the best.
Hitting the Streets
We swapped out the stock blades on our edgers with the new ones—non-hardened for me and hardened for Chip. It’s a mile of straight edging, and we’ll see how much each blade wears down.
Observations from the Field
After a mile, we noticed the following:
- The cheaper blade had a thinner edge.
- The hardened blade showed less wear but still retained a good edge.
- The golden edge cut effectively but was cumbersome and threw a lot of dirt.
- The steel OEM blade was thick but didn’t cut as smoothly.
The Results
Back in the lab, we weighed the blades again:
- Base Level Blade (40-139): Lost 20 grams
- Hardened Blade (6107): Lost 14 grams
- Steel OEM Blade: Lost 22 grams
- Golden Edge: Lost only 4 grams
Breaking Down the Numbers
We calculated how far each blade could go before it needed replacing:
- Base Level Blade (40-139): 2.8 miles
- Hardened Blade (6107): 4.38 miles
- Steel OEM Blade: 3.27 miles
- Golden Edge: Minimal wear but impractical for regular use
Cost per Mile
For the cost per mile, here are the figures:
- Base Level Blade: 53 cents per mile
- Hardened Blade: 52 cents per mile
- Steel OEM Blade: $1.83 per mile
The hardened blade is the clear winner here, offering the best value for money. It’s cheaper to operate per mile and lasts longer, minimizing downtime for blade changes.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for the best edger blade for your business, the hardened blade (6107) is your top choice. The base level blade is a good secondary option but tends to wear out quicker. The steel OEM blade is too expensive and not worth the cost. As for the golden edge, it’s impressive in theory but impractical for daily use.
We hope this deep dive into edger blades helps you make an informed decision for your business. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more useful tips and reviews.
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Products Discussed In The Video
- Oregon 8" X 1" X .120", Economy, Edger Blade (Part# 40-139)
- https://www.mainstreetmower.com/products/oregon-edger-blade-8-x-1-x-120-40-139
- High carbon steel (not heat treated) blade.
- Rotary 7-11/16" X 1" Unsharpened Edger Blade (Part # 6107)
- https://www.mainstreetmower.com/products/rotary-edger-blade-7-11-16-x-1-unsharpened-6107
- Hardened Blade.
- STIHL Edger Blade, 8in.L | 3.8mm Thick | 4133 713 4102
- https://www.mainstreetmower.com/products/stihl-edger-blade-8in-l-3-8mm-thick-4133-713-4102
- Heavy duty 3.8 mm thick blade.
- Rotary 8" X 1" Star Blade (Part # 6276)
- Golden Edge Edger Blade - Not carried by Main Street Mower.
- Carbide Edging Blade
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