Fiskars StaySharp Max 18-in Reel Push Mower Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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4.3$229Approx. street price for the 18-in StaySharp Max; standard StaySharp models run lessCheck Price on Amazon →
- Small yards
- Manual
- Eco
Fiskars' StaySharp Max is a maintenance-free manual reel mower; on specs it fits small, flat, regularly cut lawns where an owner wants quiet, zero-emission mowing over power and speed.
Pros
- No gas, oil, cords, or charging, so operating cost and maintenance are minimal
- InertiaDrive reel and StaySharp system are designed to cut tougher growth than basic reels without frequent sharpening
- Quiet and emission-free, and it can be used any time without disturbing neighbors
Cons
- Human-powered, so any real slope, tall grass, or large area becomes hard work
- 18-in cut and no self-propel make it slow on anything beyond a small lawn
- Reel mowers struggle with sticks, weeds, and overgrown patches that rotary mowers chew through
Specifications
| Power | Manual (human-powered, no motor) |
|---|---|
| Deck | 18 in cut width, 5 blades |
| Drive | Push, InertiaDrive reel |
| Runtime | Unlimited (no fuel or battery) |
| Cutting height | 1-4 in |
| Discharge | Reversible chute, no bag included |
| Best for | Small flat yards under ~1/4 acre |