ion blades

[67f100]

Just picked up my  ION 8" auger.  Looks like a pretty well made machine but I noticed the blades seemed pretty dull for a brand new auger. Is this normal for a power auger?? The blades I used all last season on my 7" Mora hand auger are a lot sharper than the blades on the new ION.  I can't say how it cuts because there is nothing to cut yet.  I would assume though that an electric auger needs very sharp blades to get the job done before the battery discharges.  Any thoughts on the subject?   Thanks

[BobP]

I got an ion last season.  Never checked the sharpness of  the blades.  Cut fine when I used it.

[200fisher]

Just picked up my  ION 8" auger.  Looks like a pretty well made machine but I noticed the blades seemed pretty dull for a brand new auger. Is this normal for a power auger?? The blades I used all last season on my 7" Mora hand auger are a lot sharper than the blades on the new ION.  I can't say how it cuts because there is nothing to cut yet.  I would assume though that an electric auger needs very sharp blades to get the job done before the battery discharges.  Any thoughts on the subject?   Thanks

I picked up my new Ion Wednesday. After just reading your post, I went out to the garage to check my blades. They are very sharp.