A handheld lawnmower has a housing and a pair of wheels mounted on an axle. The axle is mounted to the housing. A handle mount is formed on the housing. The handle is connected to the handle mount, and the handle extends above the housing. An electric motor is connected to a top portion of the housing at a blade assembly cap. A blade assembly has a blade connection header, and a blade shaft is connected to the blade connection header at a blade shaft first end. The blade shaft is connected to a blade junction at a blade shaft second end, and a blade has a leading edge. The blade assembly is mounted in a direction to provide a flat cutting angle for the blade. A battery is electrically connected to the electric motor.
