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Location: S.W. British Columbia
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I usually sharpen at approximately a 15 - 20 degree angle.
For garden and other outdoor tools first I use a file to take off burrs and nicks and smooth the edge then a double sided whetstone with water to put a sharp edge on. I find that rubbing some oil into the blade after each sharpening helps prevent pitting and a sharp edge will last longer.
For my kitchen knives and scissors first I use a honing steel to smooth away burrs and nicks and then a fine diamond file followed by either a ceramic rod or stropping leather (sometimes both) to put a razor sharp edge on.
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09-30-2018, 08:29 AM
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Location: united states
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From long-handled pruning shears to shorter grass cutters or long-bladed hedge shears, these blades can quickly wear down after a few seasons of work. These shears have two beveled edges, top and bottom, that both need to be sharpened (trying to sharpen any other part of the blade is useless, so make sure you know where these bevels are). The good news is that, with a little help from a clamp, a basic mill file can quickly give shears back their edge with minimal effort. If you notice the blade is nicked or bent, you may want to buy new shears and make sure to only use them on smaller branches.
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10-02-2018, 06:00 AM
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The best for sharping tools is large water stone
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10-03-2018, 05:59 AM
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Location: NJ
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Originally Posted by AZgarden
Every time my pruners get dull, I go out and buy another one. I do not know how to sharpen anything, especially garden tools, and I don't think there is a service like that around here. When I was little, there was an old guy with a push cart who came around to homes to sharpen scissors, tools, etc. I really miss him. 
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For pruning shears you want a Felco brand sharpening stone. I have this one. It's the perfect size for pruning shear, even scissors. Oops, they may not make it any more. Use this link to see which new product you like best, they're made by Felco. Let me know if you need help. The ones I see look like they'll work
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Originally Posted by Crashj007
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Good advice that a beginner can do with magic marker
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10-03-2018, 06:35 AM
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Location: Beautiful Rhode Island
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Originally Posted by t1000k
The best for sharping tools is large water stone
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I think you mean a whetstone.
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10-03-2018, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder
I use it for axes, pruners, and loppers with perfect results. Cooking knives are treated with more care.
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yup. a file is perfectly fine for those tools.
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