Brand new blades installed a week before Christmas. They have cut 3 holes just to make sure they weren't the cheap Chinese blades. Auger is in great condition and I can throw in the old junk blades if you want to send them out to get sharpened. The only problem is the plastic cover is missing the rubber strap ( I cut through it) I use a piece of wire to hold it on. 50 bucks in Delaware (43015)