How does the SharperBlade self-sharpen? SharperBlade’s have a thin, yet heavy duty, nylon mesh molded into its flexible, resilient plastic blade. The nylon is precisely placed throughout the blade's cutting edge. As the blade rotates, cutting grass or weeds, fresh new nylon mesh is exposed, at the blade's edge. This patented technology ensures your blade will maintain a sharp cutting edge throughout its entire use. Related articles How do I know if the SharperBlade will work on my Weed Whacker? Can the SharperBlade break? With so many makes and models of Walk-behind Edgers, how does one (1) SharperBlade fit on all of them? How do I sharpen the blades on my Hedge Trimmer? How do I change the blades on my Grass Shear + Hedger?