Best Brush Cutter Blades for String Trimmers - Complete Guide - Review, Tests and Demonstration!

[@jeremyajohnston]

I've been searching for days to find a video that exemplified each of the blades in different conditions. This is easily the best video. Thank you, you've helped me make an informed purchase!

[@mainstreetmower]

You made our day! That keeps us going!

[@gucknachoben7303]

yes the comparison was very good! Thanks alot.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@Douxidoux We're glad we were of help. Thank you for sharing.

[@lestergillis8171]

I have 3 of those metal blades for my 2005 FS-55. One of the 3 is the 3-point blade . I call it my "Japanese Ginsu throwing-star blade". The only thing it can't do is tackle heavy wooded trunks. @mainstreetmower

[@lestergillis8171]

​@@mainstreetmowerIt's strange you mentioned "shooting lanes". I bought my FS-55 primarily for 6.5 acres that I shoot on.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I appreciate your emphasis on safety...always wearing the proper footwear and trousers.

[@AndrewSmith-cd5zf]

Even started with hearing and eye protection - really next level

[@pixelpiratepo]

@@AndrewSmith-cd5zf Started out, but gave up after the first blade! 😂

[@lovenspired]

As a woman who is just learning how to cut grass, brush, and tree stumps around my mom's yard with this kind of tool, this video was very educational. I appreciate the demos with the explanations of each blade. Awesome!

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Make sure to check out other videos on our channel. I am sure they will be helpful too to get you going in the landscape industry.

[@albertovaca6505]

Quiero aprender el uso correcto del blade; y seguro para cortar el césped en las yardas de mi casa; para que esten presentables todo el tiempo, pues la casa es el santuario del ser humano. Gracias!

[@Obamas_Nipple]

im a recent woman after an accident with my brush blade

[@pegleg1az]

I have a FS90R when I bought it years back, The first blade shown was the extra I bought with it. I do like it very much for thick tumbleweed and small brush in Arizona. I may be open to blade number three or four down the road now also. Thank you for showing them all in use. It was very helpful in what they can do. Great sales pitch and the fact you also know what they can do as a sales person now.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you 🙂

[@mrmrlee]

Came over to check you out--- after watching Al Bladez help out that lady who lived on the corner house amazing job he did--- Bless all involved.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you. 🙂

[@duncanhoyle3662]

A couple of comments - if you're cutting grass with a blade then use the correct guard. The guard for metal cutting tools is not as high, which allows the rider plate (donut) to site on the grass as you're cutting, taking the weight of the machine and saving you effort. If you're cutting with the woodcut blades then use the small stop guard/limiter - it's an integral part of correct and safe cutting technique as you can hold it against the tree/sapling and simply pull the cutting blade back towards you. When using the woodcut blades there's also a smaller diameter rider plate which takes up less space below the blade, allowing you to cut a larger diameter tree. Also, given the control required and possible kickback, Stihl say that the woodcut blades should only be used on machines with bike handles/bullhorn handles (not the machine you use to demonstrate them!)

[@apex107lrp]

Some people, even dealers, seem to forget that the manufacture knows more about their own product than they do. I learned long, long ago how foolish, frustrating and potentially dangerous it is to ignore user instructions for so, so many consumer products.

[@ronpflugrath2712]

Unsafe operator.

[@gradimirkaric8647]

O Prevod na srpski 3:59

[@almccallie4314]

Duncan, thank you this information. Do you know a part her number for the small stop guard limiter and the smaller rider plate for the woodcutting blades. I would like to get these if possible. Great comments.

[@brandmansequipment7846]

I'm glad I didn't have to say it. Good choice of PPE here as well..........

[@Comm0ut]

Excellent USEFUL video with zero music (which has no place in tech videos for adults) or goofy BS. Subscribed!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@CharlesGilliam-k7j]

This guy knows what he's talking about thank you u r doing a great job stay safe.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you 🙂

[@slayer8actual]

I never thought I'd ever sit through a video about trimmer blades....then I got a trimmer and needed a blade. I got an Echo 2026 and was told I needed a blade to cut through the heavy brush on my property. The store employee recommended a particular blade and it works well on heavy thick grass and small shrubs or trees up to 3/4" diameter. But much of the area I need to clear has many trees and bushes with much thicker diameters - up to 2". That one blade that you liked looks perfect for the job, so I will definitely be heading to my local hardware store to see if they have one.

[@boatbeard7767]

You use the blades more like a scythe in grass, sweep across in one direction only forming a windrow as you move along, do not cut on the return stroke as it will be a 'climbing cut' which pulls the blade into the grass but tends not to cut nearly as cleanly and instead clumps up and overloads. I have used all of these and several others besides. I favour the tri arm over most for general heavy grasses and light brush. The sawblade types are great on large scrub and saplings - but you will go a lot faster with a chainsaw once you go past about one inch of trunk thickness. The best all round trimming blade type I've used are two blades on links that handle finding hard things in mid cut but also offer great precision - but twice the price of the brush blade so yeah. Just had a look on my blade bucket and seem to have several each of the three and a four blade Kawasaki design. You definitely need the bigger straight shaft models for these blades, they really like being powered up at all times, and the smaller engines will just tend to get over powered most of the time if you start getting into it properly. Most of the time if you actually need a saw blade it's worth getting either a large hedge trimmer or a chainsaw depending on the situation. Worse thing about using the metal blades is finding water and electrical conduit pipes or fences in thick growth, not so much about damaging the blades as almost always damaging the pipe or fence, sometimes very badly... Found the twisted wire brush type 'blade' very useful for cleaning out weeds along pavements and at the foot of masonry walls etc - but watch out for getting bits of wire stabbed into you sometimes surprisingly deeply too. Don't ever use the wire brush type near other people, kids or pets, that's for sure...

[@glynnrigby5512]

What would you recommend for taller, wet grass? I really need to keep going through the winter when it's damp, it's a bit tiresome to say the least!

[@glynnrigby5512]

That's helpful, thanks@@scsherman207

[@mbjuckett]

We are working on clearing buckthorn from several acres on a hill where a brush mower will not tread. Most of the clearing requires cutting 1/4 to 1 inch stems. Your demo answered several questions and gave us the info we needed for our next purchase. thanks.

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad the video helped Mark. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. All the best with the job you mentioned.

[@Prometheus203]

Your best choice for buckthorn is the FORESTER 9” Chainsaw Brush Cutter Blade, buckthorn is very hard wood almost as hard as Hickory.

[@madamain8099]

We pay $82 for the tri-blade in Australia 🇦🇺. Wow

[@michellecorbett3323]

thanks for this real world comparison. I have an acre of mixed stuff some of the weeds are 6' tall *imagine how rich the soil is when my goldenrod was 6' and the sunflowers were 9 to 10' I need to get into recovery after an injury and your comments on how easily it cut through different size weeds has me impressed.

[@mainstreetmower]

That is definitely some really rich soil. Hope the recovery goes well 🙂

[@Calibir1]

You covered way more levels and thicknesses of weeds and brush - it helped alot - most people l e posting these blade comparison video's go strait from grass to wood/small trees - and leave our the tall thick weeds, such as Iron weed, etc. Thank you for that... and that's all I got to say about that. 😊

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you. I am glad you liked it. It'sMakes me feel like taking that extra step for the video paid off 🙂

[@willowgreen7263]

This was the clincher video for me. Thank you for a very comprehensive guide to blades. I’ve got a lot of brush to maintain and this really helped me to decide which blades to begin with. Thank you from the Carolinas

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching!

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Just bought a Stihl FS240 yesterday and had to choose some blades. I left the store with two. Just watched your vid and was pleased to find I’d chosen the exact two blades you recommend!

[@mainstreetmower]

haha that's Awesome.

[@davidgrisham7959]

Very , very , very, very AWESOMELY DONE DEMONSTRATION AND HELPFUL VIDEO!!! I have some brush to cut on the edges of some properties and I didn’t know what to do about it. Bunch of saplings. Was kind of having anxiety about how to trim all this brush that is thicker than weeds. I’ve never actually done this kind of “weed eating” . Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great. Im glad the video helped. Thank you for such kind words man.

[@toddheimann8020]

I've watched a bunch of your videos, and at this point, Stihl should sponsor you.

[@mainstreetmower]

Hahah right! We have been using their products for multiple decades now but sadly they don't sponsor us.

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

This was such a helpful video. Just purchased a Komi engine and FS-KM attachment, would have spent a small fortune buying the wrong blades without this video. Thanks so much :)

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great. Glad it helped.

[@CatsMeowington]

I got here from an Al Bladez video. Thanks for your excellent video on the five blades yo discussed and then field tested. Great job!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you, glad you liked it

[@actionoriented]

really fantastic demo and review - super helpful - I had no idea that you could cut wood of that diameter with a blade on a string trimmer - thanks for taking the time for this!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimcan9914]

I run two Stihl wackers... One uses an 8" carbide, many toothed blade, the other string. I only use string near hard objects. With 400' ditch frontage, I have found the perfect method (for me) sweeping the blade from R to L and then lifting the cut bundle out of the center of the ditch. As someone with two back surgeries, I really appreciate something called 'Darwin's Grip. I no longer have to stoop to use either trimmer. Jim

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great advice. Thank you for sharing Jim.

[@BinasCollection]

Wow amazing video. I looked for a video that contained all the information you put up here and found it but after going through several Indian and Chinese videos without subtitle. Thank you for making this video right here.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank You for saying so! Which one of these blades do you prefer?

[@BinasCollection]

@@mainstreetmower I prefer blade 4 and the last one you call the scratcher blade for small wood.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@BinasCollection Great choices. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

When you kept talking about the "Stud", I thought we were going to see Chip! Lol!

[@mainstreetmower]

That's the BEST comment on our channel so far haha. Thank you, chip is going to be flattered with that.

[@LB75Player]

Thanks for this, now I know which blades I actually need. I bought the Kombi 131 a couple weeks ago and found it pretty frustrating that the “brush cutter” attachment came with blade number 1 and it was no better than a string trimmer.

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad the video helped. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@KamakNeApiMalimawata]

Your analysis is great. Love your presentation. I have land and I cut grass and bushes myself using a backpack-type brushcutter. I'll use your guidance in the future.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome, glad you liked the video.

[@braptdl1483]

Yes the brush blade! I have to clear brambles and saplings as well as lighter stuff. Does it all up to 1 cm. Plus not too difficult to sharpen yourself so can go a long time between buying blades

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome Info. Thank you for sharing.

[@djg8474]

Well done on the blade review was extremely helpful and good to see the demonstrations. Thank you!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank You for watching!

[@adamglidden1870]

This was just the video I was looking for, just got an fs 91. Thanks

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Hope it helped 🙂

[@brennankingsland6596]

Loved watching you work with Al Bladez. You guys have neat equipment...and energy.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you 🙂

[@frankevich]

Excellent, well organized and narrated test and video. Hope this gent well get some protective goggles real soon. Now I have to find a similar set up with A) battery power and B) U handles. Any suggestions anyone?

[@mainstreetmower]

We have tons of videos comparing electric to battery for string trimmers, blowers, & even chainsaw. Make sure you check out the channel 🙂

[@frankevich]

@@mainstreetmower Roger that! Thank you.

[@victoriarosario3338]

Thank you so much for your informative video. I didn't know much about Stihl. And I also watched the previous video on the Brush Trimmer Head. Thank you so much. My question is: Do gas powered trimmers perform stronger than the corded, electric ones? I have electric trimmers, and before I invest in a new power cord (lots of electrical taped sections, lol); I'm trying to figure out the best way to go...

[@mainstreetmower]

You're gonna love this one. We also have a video comparing our favorite gas trimmer vs it's new battery version. Check it out here ☺: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOwnpWKZtiHeZo

[@scotthenry3401]

I use the second type of blade you tried for grass and brush, it handles everything i need it for. With the bigger surface area of the blade compared to the three bladed option , if used correctly it acts like a scythe, leaving rows of cut grass to the left hand side of you, making for easier clean up.

[@scotthenry3401]

The reason i use the second blade type is because it causes far less impact stress on my machines than the three blade option.

[@peterm3964]

That face shield must be awesome .It protects your face and eyes even when it is left sitting in the back of the car. Squinting is so effective too .

[@mainstreetmower]

haha that was funny. I appreciate the concern though.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Take a look at the Renegade Hybrid blade....it's by far the best blade I've ever used on my string trimmer, We did a video recently to show how well it cuts in grass and in brush.

[@mainstreetmower]

We will check it out. Thank you for sharing.

[@keithmcguire6648]

Great Brush Cutter blades test and super wonderful demonstration, hands down.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Keith!

[@DaVidKasten-wp1on]

Thank you, I know this is old post/video but a good one. My vote is for # 3 & 4 , I have both blades! Good to know I will be using these in the same application or brush and small samplings that you showed in your video, this is a timeless video.

[@mainstreetmower]

We really appreciate that!

[@javi920024]

Thank you so much brother, I was kinda lost but now I know exactly what I need to buy. I have an extremely small back yard but it's a jungle

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@frankevich]

I do like your choice of the # 3 and # 4 Stihl blades for the heavier stuff. My problem is finding out if they are compatible with (as string trimmer replacements) battery string trimmers like EGO and Greenworks (others?). I know one can do conversions with "kits", but which battery trimmer companies tell you which "kits" to use? I've looked at a lot of websites and podcast videos, but come on, how much of this stuff do you have to WADE THROUGH? (Is there a pun in there?) I guess ultimately the question is: which battery stringer trimmer companies make it easy for a person to get a good blade on there? Anyone? P.S. Excellent video.

[@dwayneyates8751]

Hey Stu! Meant to tell you when you stopped in the 27 store that your KZbin channel is awesome! Tim sold me that three-sided blade at the beginning of summer and it’s been kicking grass all season. I think he low key suggested it because it looks like a ninja star…

[@mainstreetmower]

😎 So glad, Thanks for watching Dwayne!

[@4sl648]

in high school I used a Brush King 120 saw from the 1950s. It had a 10 inch saw blade. It spun the same way as your saw. The technique was to wind up the RPM then swing the saw from left to right into the brush or small tree. It would go "ping" and go through a 4 inch tree in an instant. It was a heavy beast and worked immensely well.

[@mainstreetmower]

The good ole days!!

[@4sl648]

I wonder if the same technique would work with the saw blade you were testing. Not a 4 inch tree, but do a left to right swing into a 2 inch sapling at full rpm. See if it slices it rather than sawing from the right.

[@picklemat4619]

Thanks this helped so much I have the first one in a4 and 3 set up but the tri blade one you tested looks so good for the amount of grass I need to do

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad we could help

[@MC-pg2ko]

This is a great demo and very informative to educate one about various types of blades and the applications it's best suited for. Can these blades be immersed in water to cut cattails and pond reeds on either petrol or battery-powered heads?

[@mainstreetmower]

Great question, I will make that video happen so I know first hand.

[@MC-pg2ko]

Can’t wait! looking forward to it. Thank you.

[@jamesrichiecofie6186]

Quite good and brilliant demonstration. Keep it up. Excellent instructor.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you James. Really appreciate it.

[@AppreciateGoodMessag]

Al Bladez sent me. This was an awesome demo.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 🙂

[@rose-marielima-parsons2497]

Thank you for sharing, I am now able to which blade to buy.

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Enjoy and be safe.

[@benconstruct]

This is good info, just bought stilh(because of their quality), but so hard to get information about their products off the website.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Ben.

[@jasondavis2810]

Was looking at weedeaters and went with the Stihl 240, needing to whack about 12 acres several time a year. Tall thick juicy weeds that spray you with all of natures goodness. Stihl made an orange 7 inch polycut blade but I think people had trouble with breaking pieces of tgd plasic blade off , possibly breaking windows or something. I can’t find them anywhere. 😢 your videos are a lifesaver and I’m going to go with the triple ninja star blade for the thick juicy weeds. Liking and subscribing God bless

[@mainstreetmower]

Thats awesome. Thank you for sharing Jason. Thank you for your subscribe. We hope you enjoy other content on our channel.

[@LK-bz9sk]

12 acres. Thats a lot of work.

[@quailjailss]

Can I also cut grass with the one used for saplings? This is probably one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen in awhile

[@mainstreetmower]

They might not be recommended for that use. But can you use them on grass? I would assume so.

[@quailjailss]

@@mainstreetmower I should have kept watching before commenting lol you answered my question in the video pretty early on. Again, great video! I’ll be getting the 2 blades I need soon.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@quailjailss haha well, hope that helps. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@marthabartel604]

Your help to Al’s blades was sweet thank you I am now adding you. Oh, I am following and subscribing you.

[@jackieblack4422]

Al Bladez sent me here. I see you are educationing us. Cool...

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Jackie and welcome to the channel 🙂

[@bobdoesthejob2774]

Hey I wish you would have also had a Renegade blade. I have used it for the last year and I have been very happy with it. Thanks for the video.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Bob. Will definitely check it out.

[@ChipsOutdoorChannel]

I tested some Renegade blades which are somewhat similar but maybe geared towards woody cuts. The Stihl scratcher blade is going to be best for things like brambles (multiflora rose, thin vines, blackberries, raspberries, etc.). The chisel tooth is going to be more woody growth like small trees.

[@mainstreetmower]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@scsherman207 Very interesting. Would definitely check these out.

[@ChipsOutdoorChannel]

@@sherman207 Agreed. I keep all types on hand for various uses.

[@lorettarobertson5687]

I just used the 4 pointed blade and I felt like I was having some trouble ,thought it was just me but you had some of the same problems so now I know and I also know what blade to get for what I'm working on. THANKS.

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad Loretta. Thank you for the comment

[@Physics072]

I found the 4 blade to be the best (but from a different company) worked well on 2" saps and super thick cat tail like grass some landscaping has. Three blades were not as good 4 blades were better but the design of the 4 blade in this video is not engineered the same.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@Physics072 That's interesting Bob. Which company blade are you referring to?

[@Physics072]

@@mainstreetmower The style is like the 4 blade from Craftsman, Troy built, MTD. They dont bounce and kick back like the stihl 3 blade and can do 2" sapling. A better do all blade than the three as its better on saplings and better on thick grass/brush.

[@emmanuelsbusiso363]

This is classic ! I've been looking for something like this for a long time! Thanks a lot!

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad Emmanuel. Thank you for sharing.

[@muna-cooks]

Many thanks, very straight forward and well done. Will go with the middle one. Thanks

[@mainstreetmower]

Boyd Vallis, Thank you. Great choice with the middle one.

[@MickLoghog]

Will the middle blade fit my husky 129L weedeater ?

[@brandonlee8181]

Great video, but using a sweeping motion on brush and things will make the blades cut a lot better. Just holding them to the trunk and gradually adding pressure isn’t the way to go. I use the second (grass) blade for cutting fence rows. It will easily cut small trees and heavy brush when using a sweeping motion

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for sharing Brandon. Glad you liked the video.

[@johnchemo4248]

Hmm...Just have to sharpen it more often.

[@andrewm.kandakai6430]

Thank you for the great job, I want to know how much for a Stihl weed eater or bush cutter?

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad you liked the video Andrew. You can check out stihl weed eater on our website, here: www.mainstreetmower.com/collections/hedge-trimmers?sort_by=manual&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.product_type=Stihl+String+Trimmer

[@okay4me2]

This was excellent, I find the brush blade to be the best for what I need.

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad Tucker. Thank you.

[@davebumgardner6309]

I run the chisel tooth on fs 250 and 240, and its able to be resharpened with round file. I love its performance

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Thank you for sharing Dave

[@peter39501]

I am not a gardener by any means. I was watching your videos to see what equipment i needed to get rid of some brush and it seems like the Stihl would be a good option with the blades you mention. My question is are these all string trimmers and if so do I still need to use the string at all?

[@mainstreetmower]

Yes peter, these are all blade options for a string trimmer. You do not necessarily need to use the string if you are using one of these blades but then it entirely depends on the application

[@larseriksson42]

Awesome aid for a new house owner such as myself!

[@mainstreetmower]

Perfect. That's what we intended to do with this video. Thank you for sharing, you might have just made our day.

[@abiyahwilson6453]

Thank you very much now I'm more comfortable using my 3-point blade.

[@peternewman958]

The 2nd one shown I’ve used a lot and can thoroughly recommend it for tall grass, you use it like a scythe motion for the best effect. I’m talking about grass over 3’ high or 1m. The first one I’ve used also but made from plastic and it was quite good also for shorter grass.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Thank you for sharing your info.

[@liahfox5840]

Great video! You made it real easy for me to familiarize myself doing it.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great. We're glad it was helpful.

[@IosefaTuala-fh1ms]

I like your video bro ...its good to see how you explain all the blades with the different situations. .👍

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you 🙂

[@trevorsowers2202]

Fantastic review of these blades! I notice you didn’t wear the face shield that you said you were going to wear!

[@mainstreetmower]

True, keep your face shield on!

[@ynk69]

I am making my own blades out of 3mm steel sheets and they are 300mm long, and they are rectangular shaped, and i sharpen them on the angle grinder, I am much more productive than using dedicated stihl grass cut blades, they are better than the brush cut with 3 blades. I cut a lot of grass so i have multiple blades, i use one i rotate the blade after a while, then after some time i switch to another blade. I never in my life used the wires for cutting. The only drawback i dont use the protective cover for the blade, but in many years i cutted grass, even daily durring the summer i had nothing happen to me just by being careful enough while doing the work. Usually the bigger the blade the faster i get to do more grass and the cleaner it is.

[@melapost9207]

New subscriber sent by Al Blaze. Can't wait to see your videos!

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Welcome to the channel 🙂

[@jerridavis6462]

Enjoyed from Texas! Thank you Stu really helped a lot!

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad it helped. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@gb54832]

Good review of the available blade options. You might consider updating the video to include a warning to wear safety glasses and to be on the lookout for rocks that could shatter the blade.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Greg. That's good advice. We'll put a warning on the video.

[@veritasdesigns5067]

I own several fs240’s, and one fs560. All my fs240’s I removed the guard because it catches the debris and sometimes catches the ground. I wear the apron, boots, and eye protection. But overall I use the brush blades for the thick, to moderate brush. And the saw blade for mini trees. String does better for the grass tho!

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@col470]

G'day from Australia, great video mate, you've found another subscriber in me.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Col. We're glad people are enjoying our content in Australia. We would love to know which one of these blades is most popular down there?

[@col470]

I wouldn't know with the lawn care crews, I live out of town and personally don't have any lawn just seasonal weeds, grasses, marshmallow weeds and stinging nettles that hold the dirt down and die off every summer! With a goat, a sheep and an old victa 2 stroke lawnmower I keep the block managed through winter! I use a speed feed head on a honda to keep anything down and safe from brown snakes in the summer. I bought a chisel blade for my ancient 140r husqvarna clearing saw for removing african boxthorn and saw your video mentioning the same blade. There are some great Aussie lawncare youtubers that post regular content here if searched for. Maybe they can give more insight if asked or see our conversation here?

[@mainstreetmower]

@@col470 This is really helpful info Col. Thank you so much. Greetings from Florida.

[@etxpines2748]

Nope! You missed the absolute best one from the lineup. Stihl Shredder blade, also called brush blender by some. Its a two or three blade configuration with the tips turned down. Oregon makes a good one also. Either aftermarket or Stihl versions are superior to those other blades. Grass, brush, small trees are all turned to mulch. I use it on a FS 460. Once I used it I never put any of those other blades back on.

[@chichipersiancat]

absolutely the only blade for me. and is excellent for grass also once you fit it facing up nice and even cut.

[@seankornacki9948]

Definitely would like to see a comparison and demo on this as well.

[@ct0]

Stihl doesn't sell them in the USA. Oregon does though.

[@omij6790]

I'm in Florida, and these blades are handy. Dog fennel is a pain but easy with these blades.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great. We're based in Florida too that's why most of our videos directly relate to landscapers here.

[@firedog759]

Nice video dude. and now a message from OSHA, our Lawyers and our Insurance company. . video was super helpfull, and its good to see your not bleeding from the shins

[@locosx2pistones491]

What motor you were using for demo on those blades ? Great video and thank you.

[@mainstreetmower]

That was the FS131R, it has a 36.3cc 1.9 bhp 4-mix engine

[@locosx2pistones491]

Thank you sir.

[@seconds-lu2bd]

I happen to purchase the FS 131 R with a woodcut blade, and it’s perfect for Japanese Burberry clearing

[@honestgbfan5324]

I have a corded craftsman string trimmer and a Ego battery operated trimmer would these blades fit? I'm more interested in the fit for the Battery operated one as I am the President of our HOA and get asked to help a lot of elderly in our neighborhood and it would be more convenient to use because of its mobility

[@BillEyles]

Its important to know there is a big difference between a brush cutter and a string trimmer . String trimmers are not made to use anything but string and can quickly be destroyed or damaged by using them .I see many in my shop every year

[@joesee8079]

I can use #1 and #2 with mine per stihl

[@rafa_guitar]

Thanks so much for your job and time, excellent video!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching Rafa!

[@MARKEROSENFELD]

Excellent video. Just the info you need for purchase and use. Thanks!

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad this helped. Thank you Mark.

[@adammcalpine231]

On a 131, I tried the grass blades, but honestly the poly cut 28-2 allows you to get a lot more done in thick grass. An autocut 36-2 with .130" line isn't bad either for thicker weeds. The steel blades Stihl offers are just too small. The tip speed is too slow and it gets wound up in what you just cut down and the cutting swath is greatly reduced. The 131 is leaving a lot of power on the table with those small blades. I know it's not recommended, but I use 10" forester carbide toothed blades for small trees, and those seem to be a good match for the 131.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for the recommendations we’ll try it!

[@harveymudd1452]

Looks great, where can I purchase that 3-point cutting blade, for my Troy-Bilt TB27S EC trimmer?

[@crossan008]

Awesome video! I know which blade to get now! Should I go with the FS 131 or upgrade to the FS240? I've had bad luck with the 4mix trimmers. Thanks

[@mainstreetmower]

I like both units, the weight of the FS240 is a big factor, check out the new FS251 if it’s not too late, same weight with a lot more horsepower.

[@crossan008]

I got the 240🤣 it’s a monster!

[@LL-sk3do]

Great demonstration, thank you!

[@mainstreetmower]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@jjlebon6798]

Best video on blades I’ve seen. Thanks

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you so much.

[@pakky9503]

Hi there man, am really enjoying your videos. I've one issue that I'm trying to get solved. I own a Stihl FS55 weed eater and I recently opened it up somewhat. There's one particular screw that Im trying to figure where exactly I took it from. So if you do a vid bout all them screws and their correct slots I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for watching. We'll see what we can do about that video.

[@dianarudon8715]

Good job on demonstration! Appreciated.

[@mainstreetmower]

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[@cwolf8841]

Could also talk about the vest/harness which saves your back

[@antonionuno2711]

Very useful. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for watching Antonio 🙂

[@davel29743]

Good job thank you I chose the same two blades

[@michaelboehm2598]

Well done. Best i’ve watched.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you 🙂

[@cjsidrow2270]

You can also use a Burrking to sharpen your blades

[@mainstreetmower]

Good to know. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@sergey8339]

Thanks for detailed and excelent review !

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@luisbernardez4853]

Excellent info. Hermann, where can I get them?

[@mainstreetmower]

Every Stihl dealer should have in stock. Just use the dealer locator

[@person-soy]

Thank you so much. I learnt a lot. best demo & explanation video ever!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you so much, we're glad you enjoyed this.

[@robertthomas6127]

Good Test and Review from begining to end 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Thank you so much. 😁

[@oddsock7100]

For the wood cutting blades you should have cow horn handles for more control

[@mainstreetmower]

Good to know, thank you for sharing. Will try it out next time around.

[@andrewjmesser]

It sounds like that brush cutter is not much above idle when cutting. Not sure if that's because it's high horsepower? What amount of throttle is recommended with these blades? 50% 80% or full?

[@erlethepearl]

Your trimmer knowledge is amazing; thanks for sharing. I personally disagree with you showing how to use a trimmer w/ shorts. My understanding is that long pants/jeans are a basic protection from the debris that they throw around, with or without a blade guard. My preference vs. yours. Thousands of landscapers operate in my home town (Phoenix) and ALL of them wear long trousers.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for sharing, sir. I do not support using any kind of OPTs while wearing shorts. The day we recorded this video, we were swamped with work at the shop but we still managed to sneak in some time to film this quick demonstration. I agree and encourage your preference of wearing proper protective apparel while using any OPTs. With that being said, I really do appreciate your manner of getting that concern across. A lot of people have mentioned that concern here, but none of them were as well expressed and kindly put as you did. Thank you for that.