How can I sharpen garden tools?

Frannie
by Frannie

What is the best way to sharpen dull garden shears?

  3 answers
  • Ellis Ellis on Jul 13, 2019

    I just found a blade sharpening tool by Fiskars ($6 at Home Depot), sold next to the pruners and loppers in the gardening tools department. Otherwise, you might find a knife-sharpening service in your area, but they are becoming increasingly difficult to find nowadays. Perhaps at a store that sharpens lawnmower blades?


    (There used to be an old gentleman who came to our neighborhood a few times a year and parked his truck, and everyone ran out with their knives and scissors to have them sharpened!)



    • Frannie Frannie on Jul 14, 2019

      Those were THE GOOD OLD DAYS! To bad that gentleman is nowhere to be found. Will try the tool you mentioned. TY

  • Beth Beth on Jul 13, 2019

    Here's how to sharpen garden shears with a file: https://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpen-Hedge-Shears-with-a-File/

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Jul 13, 2019

    Great question! Sharp garden tools are wonderful to work with.

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    • Ellis Ellis on Jul 17, 2019

      Thanks for the sand/oil tip!