How To Sharpen Pruners
The first thing you need to sharpen any pruners is a good quality metal file. Choose one that is medium grit and that is either all one piece like mine or one that has a solid wooden handle. Files with cheap plastic handles end up breaking and are much harder to use.
Your pruners should have a factory edge on them. Nearly all pruners that I have seen are only sharpened on one side (as opposed to a knife where you sharpen both sides). Be sure you figure out which side the factory edge was on and then sharpen that same side. Sharpening with a file is done with firm strokes in one direction. Do not rub the file back and forth on the surface you are sharpening. This will damage the edge. Repeated strokes with the file, down the “blade” towards the cutting edge is the correct method.
Get a nice sharp point to the edge all the way along the blade. Try to not leave any parts of the blade duller than the other areas as that will affect your cut.
Finish your sharpening job off by applying a light coat of oil to all the moving parts to keep them rust free and moving smoothly.
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Thank you for your videos! Some of my short term memory issues hinder previous recall memory on how to care for my tools. My granny was 102 passed away, but she garden into her 90's. I get frustrated when I forget some of most simple lessons. Your videos fill me with loving memories and my tools are serving me well. Thank you again, love them!
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Great video – It's a straight forward video on how to sharpen the garden tools I have on hand. It's a quick and easy method with clear instructions on how to sharpen! Thanks!