Hand Auger Blades?

[maineduckhunter]

I have a 6" Mora Hand Auger that I need to get new blades for. So do I have to get Mora blades for it which cost $24 or can I get the Polar Ice Auger Blades that cost $12?  When I took the Mora blades off there were little metal spacers under the blade near the cutting side.

[kylerprochaska]

As long as the mounting holes match up, and the angles are the same you should be fine.  My advice though, get a good sharpening stone and practice on old kitchen knives to get your angles down... once you master that you can stretch out the life of those old blades... if nothing else keep them for spares

[maineduckhunter]

As long as the mounting holes match up, and the angles are the same you should be fine.  My advice though, get a good sharpening stone and practice on old kitchen knives to get your angles down... once you master that you can stretch out the life of those old blades... if nothing else keep them for spares

I usually do get them sharpened, but this auger was giving to me, and the blades are really rusty!!

[filetandrelease]

I usually do get them sharpened, but this auger was giving to me, and the blades are really rusty!!

new set and a spare set , i use to sharpen mine but it took me a lot of practice

[Kevin23]

Rusty blades wont hurt anything. Hit them with a wire brush then sharpen.

Personally, I would just buy a set of mora blades (made in Sweden). That way you can use the blade exchange programs like fish307 offers. Its like getting a brand new set!

[SeisMec]

You have to watch out on sharpening your own blades. Some are hollow ground which means they have slight radius on the face of the bevel. This type is very difficult to sharpen yourself and it is hard to find someone to sharpen them for you. If you can find someone it's best to just send them out for sharpening.
If you have flat bevel, flat blades with or without teeth you can run them across a 400 or 600 grit diamond stone and get a very good edge with practice, just remember to flip the blade over and run it flat against the stone to remove the bur that will built up off the back edge of the blade.
For flat bevel, curved blades try using a Dremel tool and good luck or send them out for sharpening.
Best advice has been posted already. but a new set and get your old ones sharpened for a spare set.

[eyestroker]

I have a 6" Mora Hand Auger that I need to get new blades for. So do I have to get Mora blades for it which cost $24 or can I get the Polar Ice Auger Blades that cost $12?  When I took the Mora blades off there were little metal spacers under the blade near the cutting side.

You can also get the flat eskimo blades if you want.  But to tell the truth Mora Swedish blades are the best.  Is it really worth $12 savings to have your nabual auger work less effectively?  I don't know about you but I subscribe to the old saying "work smarter not harder"  And harder is most likely what you'll get for your $12.

[FISHN NIK]

Just make sure the blades aren't MADE IN CHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[UFCreel]

The cheap HT blades will work. But get genuine Swedish Mora blades. 2 to 3 seasons out of them compared to 1 with the HT

[Gills-only]

Save the little metal shims, when you put your new blades on try them ,they might work fine, on the other hand it they "feel" dull you might need the spacers to change the angle to make them cut like new.