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Blue Iris
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
I would have given this zero stars, did that option exist.This may be the most disappointing item I have ever bought. It is not at all sharp and simply does not do the job of cutting grasses or weeds. Many whacks from one side or another might eventually cut a few stalks, but mostly they just lay the grass down on its side. I had high hopes of clearing my large back lot of grasses before they went to seed. (I planned to spray the cut plants with a vinegar and Epsom salts solution to kill them.) Now I am left having to pull them all out myself -- or pay someone else to do it, as I did last year.This product should be removed from the market.
Ol
Reviewed in Australia on August 2, 2024
More effort needed than I thought but a very useful product.
vicki dymond
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2024
brilliant piece of tool very happy with item
Joseph
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
Great product. Make sure you actually use the glue they tell you to because once you start swinging away the blade will loosen. There's something therapeutic about swinging this thing around and taking out grass and weeds. Makes me feel like a super charged gorilla. Then when I get tired I pretend it's a driver and swing away like I'm teeing off. I'm sure I look ridiculous and I almost hit my dog a couple of times but who cares. Great times. And the wife thinks your doing yard work while you're having fun and delaying going inside by your soul crushing children.
Efaz Rahman
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2024
Only buy this if the grasses and weeds in your ward die from being screamed at.The "blade" is not heavy enough. The "blade" is not even a blade. It's just a series of blunt teeth and get caught up is any anount of tall grass or harder stemmed weed. I was swinging this woth so much force to get any result that I bent the shaft.40 dollars in the trash.This should be a scythe equivalent. The blade should be sharp and heavy. So that momentum cuts through grass without effort from me.It's a 1 star from y'all.
K. Seifert
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024
Works well on most weeds, but not will not cut tall overgrown grass. Was unsure how sturdy it would be since is shipped in a small box in two pieces, but once you glue it and allow glue to dry overnight it’s very sturdy! No issues. Was able to cut back large field of weeds. Hard work, took a couple hours and when I removed my work gloves I had some bad blisters, but overall this tool made it a doable job. Now I’m using it to cut down single weeds when they pop up, much easier than doing large area. Would recommend!
Belle
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
Will not cut through clumps of grass. Will cut through individual grass blades and thin individual weeds. I didn't realize when I purchased it that the handle (shaft) comes in 2 pieces that you have to screw together. Even using the thread adhesion product that was included and letting it cure for 30 hours, the handle still came unscrewed during the first use. You also have to attach the blade with hardware that is included. They even included a wrench, but you will need an additional wrench or pliers to brace the bolt while using the wrench on the hex nut (easier if you have the correct size socket). They made a good effort, but I found to be insufficient in performance and I would have preferred a one-piece shaft. I was a bit embarrassed since this purchased this as a gift.
James White
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2023
Moved into a new home with a badly unmaintained yard. I prefer manual work to gas-powered so my reel mower just choked on the junk weeds and seed-grass.Ordered this product in spite of some bad reviews and was extremely satisfied. It is about the size and shape of an unusual putter, with the same grip and swing - so GREAT for golfers!It is not effortless, of course, because it isn't a "frikken lazer"; it's a hand-powered scythe. I suspect many of the low-ranked posts here need to understand this better.This is of higher quality than the ones I grew up with but like other (experienced) posters, I suspect that if it were not serrated, I could sharpen the blade for a more effortless cut. The serrations are beneficial for lazy folks who don't like to sharpen their tools, but are a compromise that I find problematic.Were I to give one piece of advice it would be to offer a non-serrated option.Other than that, this tool has exceeded my expectation.
Gary
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
I needed a backup grass whip for the ones I have, two name brand ones. After assembly, bolting the blade on (which I have converted my current ones to instead of the rivets) and screwing the spot welded shaft to the handle that has the thread fastener applied, I waited the 48 hours to give it a whack at some runaway grass from several weeks of unneeded rain. Chinese thread fastener is not Loctite. An hour or so the screw in portion loosened. I dressed the blade prior to mounting and although it did a good job on the grass, I noticed each time I touched up the blade, the shaft that was spot welded had rust dust coming out the opening where the shaft and screw in collar connected. I don't know if it was residual rust from the cheap steel or if the weld is working loose. I am leaving the thread fastener off for now, so I can tell how much more it loosens. For the $27 price, light-weight handle was comfortable, it may seem like a cheaper bargain, but the name brand ones at the local hardware store were only $3 more for the one piece units with riveted blades. I will continue to use it exclusively, but it will have to last at least several years with no attention, except the blade, to beat the ones I have. Time will tell.
violet_chase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2022
I have quite a large (uneven) garden and thought rather than constantly stopping to thread a strimmer this would be an easier option ( I actually wanted a long handled Scythe but they’re as rare as rocking horse poo over here! )The packaging was good and it was very straightforward to assemble! As for trimming the grass it was useless! I tried from various heights, angles and swings but it only managed to rip a couple of blades of grass out here and there!I sent it back the following day.
Phil A.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
My father sold a lot of these in his hardware store back in the 60's. First to the local golf pro then it caught on. I have pretty well retired my string weed wacker. I noticed that in a review it was not easy to assemble. Far from the truth. My five year old grandson put mine together, with some help. Yes it is not sharp. If you don't swing it like a golf shot, it will not cut everything. Let's face facts folks. The world is complaining about gas usage and we don't want our electric bills to increase, so for the sake of the need for exercise, by one of these. You will enjoy it.
a1623yankee
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
I have read negative reviews with reasons that are hard for me to fathom and other reasons that are mistakenly bogus. Here are some useful tips.1. Remember that YOU are the most important part of this tool.2. Learn how to use it. a. With heavy dense grass or thin vines angle the tip of your blade away from your strike by as much as 45*. This allows the blade to pass over the density like a saw, easing its passage. b. DON't try to chop tree stems (or rocks) of any size with this tool, They are too strong and dense. c. DO sharpen the blade on both sides and only on the TOP of the blade at 45* down with a fine metal file after each use. Forget the kerfs.3. Several light to medium passes are easier and faster than one massive chopping action. This tool is NOT a machete or an axe. DON'T try to use it that way.Decades ago this type of tool was lovingly called a "swish stick" by those who used them every day. They had smooth blades that were razor sharp and one worker could knock down a field of weeds and overgrowth with one in less than a day's moderate work. The only issue for me is that I was one of the old school who used a swish stick regularly and I don't like the serrated blade on this one or any of the others. Sadly, the working days of our swish stick finally ended with a fatigued and broken blade.PS. Be sure to use the red thread lock liquid that's included when installing the handle and hold your swish stick firmly but not over tightly while working. That way, both you and your tool won't become over tired or hurt too soon. Overall, this tool is well suited to its purpose and well made and I feel comfortable recommending it. Have fun.
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