Unless cutting daily or every other day at a HOC under 1/2", go with 6 blade. More isn't better in this case, especially if you can't mow every 2 days due to vacation or rain. Most go with 6 blade for cutting every 3-4 days and a HOC over 1/2"

 

Glad I asked! Thank you and I will go with the 6 blade.

 

I'm happy with my 6 blade cutting at 3/4" now and may drop to 5/8" next

 

I have the 10 blade and like it. I cut twice a week at 1/2 inch Bermuda and I'm shaving off like 1/4 of the grass at each mowing.

The 10 blade does well when you are only taking like 1/2 inch max off of the grass. It does not do well cutting 2 inch grass down to 1/2 for example. If I wanted to do that with the 10 blade, I'd do it in steps. Probably the 6 blade would work better for those who cut once a week.

Consider getting 2 reels.. One will be available to use when the other one is sent back to Lee for sharpening.

 

What's the waiting time from Reel Rollers for a Edwin ?

 

I think reel rollers said 2 to 3 weeks...

 

Glad I asked! Thank you and I will go with the 6 blade.

You can always go with the 10-blade reel when you are ready and then keep the 6 on standby as a backup if the 10-blade is down for repair or sharpening.

 

@Lawn Smith What made you decide on going with the Swardsman vs a JD or Toro?

 

Glad I asked! Thank you and I will go with the 6 blade.

You can always go with the 10-blade reel when you are ready and then keep the 6 on standby as a backup if the 10-blade is down for repair or sharpening.

I started with the 6 and got a 10. If I had to do it over I would have bought a second 6 and been done with it.

The 10 blade works well but I decided to mow > 0.50 and the 10 blade doesn't do as good a job up there.

 

Glad I asked! Thank you and I will go with the 6 blade.

You can always go with the 10-blade reel when you are ready and then keep the 6 on standby as a backup if the 10-blade is down for repair or sharpening.

I started with the 6 and got a 10. If I had to do it over I would have bought a second 6 and been done with it.

The 10 blade works well but I decided to mow > 0.50 and the 10 blade doesn't do as good a job up there.

Thanks for sharing. Always good to hear other people's opinions