Instead of just raking and putting them into bags, I fired up the mower to mulch whats the leaves in the yard. As I was trimming along the edge of the property I hit a root or big rock with pretty much bent the blade to the point it was unrepairable.

It was in need of being replaced anyhow, so a quick trip up to Lowes where a very helpful employee named John matched my make and model up with the appropriate blade.