Sharpen Your Pruners

Sharpen and lubricate your pruners for best success in propagating, and for clean cuts around the garden. Disinfect between plants so as to prevent the spread of disease. I'll show you how to do so in this video, and I'll also compare my Felco pruners to some of the cheaper models.
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[@beckylaurent7771]

I like how you explain the WHY of everything. I asked my husband to sharpen my Felco pruners a while back, and when I tried sharpening them myself recently I saw he had sharpened both sides of the blade, which I now understand defeats the bypass function. In your rose deadheading video you explained why it was better to go down to a five leaf spot. Now that will stick with me. Thank you!

[@gigel99324]

Not sure when it's said in the video so I can check it, but most pruners come pre-sharpened on both sides. The "flat" side has a smaaaallll and high angle edge, but it is there.

[@maggie-annecoffison2379]

Thanks Jason I was taught 50years ago how to sharpen the blade. It took a while. Now it will only take mins. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I always say you get what you for. Regards Maggie Australia

[@holyspiritpjs]

Thank you, Jason, for your videos. I’ve never been a gardener, but after 45 years I bought a house that came with a beautiful flower garden, including some beautiful rose bushes that needed love. You have such an easy to understand way of teaching, and you clearly explain the why behind it that makes sense. I feel empowered because I understand the science behind the it. I enjoy your videos. They aren’t rushed and very practical. The various roses are doing fantastic and coming back to health. Thank you for your videos!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much for the encouragement

[@glory_gate]

Finally i learn how gardener properly sharpen their clipper . Thank you. Few other channels videos have been showing very complicated way

[@jessicafromm9977]

I appreciate his careful, thorough and informative explanations.

[@fuyu5979]

Thanks for your video on sharpening the pruner. For years wanted to learn the proper way to sharpen it

[@davidhill1220]

I store my tools in a pail filled with sand in my shed Even my scissors. I slide them in the sand,open, handles up. Handles stays out of sand. The sand sharpens a bit but they never rust even throughout the winter In the spring their in very good shape Patricia

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - it's a good reminder that moisture really is the enemy of your tools.

[@francisruszala6137]

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[@bryan3550]

...making sure that sand is nice and DRY!

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Great and helpful explanation. Not only intelligently exposed but enjoyable watching. Blessings for your efforts. Thank you.

[@NA-sr8kf]

I'm so new at gardening, much to learn! Thank you for this video!

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

Thank you Jason! This video was very helpful in a couple of ways. Although I have a couple of sharpening stones I confess I have never sharpened my hand pruners - (even though Monty Don has said many times that a sharp pair of secateurs is vital) I also own a couple of cheap pruners and never thought of getting a better pair. I like sharpening blades - even better I love coming back to a sharp tool later. I hope your summer is going fantastically. Warmest regards Jennie

[@mojaadresa4228]

Thanx Jason for a good and usefull lecture. As a hobby, mostly flower gardener, I started to follow videos about flowers. My favorite flowers were spring flowers: tulips & co. I find Keukenhof garden in Holland as a paradise for me 😀 but since they do not bloom for long time, I started and aim to multiply roses in my small garden. Why roses?... The reason is that i have a dog which I love very much. So, I guess that dogs and flowers in a small garden do not go that well together. lol. So, once again, thanx a lot for your videos and advices. BTW, now I feel such a pitty I was not a gerdener. ❤️ From 🇷🇸

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Moja. I'm glad you found a way to enjoy both your dog and your gardening!

[@gertebert]

If you like roses you have to visit Coloma at Sint-Pieters-Leeuw in Belgium at least once in your life!

[@anniehyams1169]

Hi Jason thank you so much for sharing the beautiful videos ❤️❤️ they are really helpful and also the one rose plant that I had said did not have any leaves is starting to get spring summer leaves so like you said leave the stem to see what happens I did what you had said in your video stay safe keep well happy and healthy

[@pensionat60]

Directly to the point….,love it. Plus the video was very informative.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks John.

[@bryan3550]

I just lust after Felco pruners but they are just stupidly expensive here in Australia... I've had great success with the cheaper ones, by stripping them, dressing the cutting blade by itself and reassembling carefully, making sure the "gap" is minimised: even on the Felcos, after a time that pivot adjuster needs nipping up a bit to maintain a clean cut. You might have mentioned that... 😉

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - and you're exactly right: I'd take a cheap but well-maintained set of pruners over an expensive set that is dull or poorly aligned.

[@sherrywalker4619]

Thank you, your information is so helpful!

[@MissEAG]

From what I understand you should never run the sharpener back and forth... only in one direction. Back and forth causes problems - not sure why - but that seems to be something that every other sharpening video says. Also you can make the hole between the blades on the cheapy shears smaller by tightening the nut that holds the blades together... it loosens over time with use.

[@kristinasanders5841]

I was wondering the exact thing. I am confused now?

[@MimeswithRhymes]

Sharpening one direction will usually leave a more visibly appealing scratch pattern on a blade edge. For something like shears though a perfect finish won’t really cause it to cut worse, simply because of the design of the tool. If it’s ugly but fairly not-dull it should do it’s job. Plus because of the way you have to hold the shears and whatever you’re using to sharpen it with (file, stone) it’s easier to maintain the right angle when you’re making small back and forth movements over the dull areas on the blade. If you were to stroke in one direction then every time you take the stone off after a pass, it’s slightly harder to maintain the same angle. Your muscle memory is actually helping you keep the same angle if you go back and forth. Ps, a fat black Sharpie also helps a lot to see where you’re removing metal.

[@elisabethloxley6124]

Thank you. The video is very informative. Great advice

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thx Elisabeth.

[@portiaholliday8741]

My daughter granted my Amazon wishlist. The Dramm pruners/snips you recommend are wonderful! I also got the sit-upon. It is very nice too. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Nice. Thanks Portia!

[@portiaholliday8741]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm It's so hot that many roses, esp the English ones are smart enough not to produce flowers. Poseidon, Kordes always blooms now when the June bugs come out, smh. I just keep a shaker of soapy water outside so that I can knock them into itl. I made the hole with my Sneeboer potato planter for the shaker.

[@rosemaryfauntleroy5269]

Portia Holliday lp

[@portiaholliday8741]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I just used my Corona sharpener today and I LOVE it bc it fits in my Amazon gardener apron. It works differently and well too. I don't have to drang my Lansky knife stones around and it has a cover!

[@RichardEaring-n6y]

My experience working as a carpenter is cheap tools are made with cheap steel. They require sharpening more often because the steel won't hold an edge. If you don't mind sharpening all the time, then get the cheap tool. I'd rather be getting the job done.

[@jamesmiller8910]

I see you use the Felco brand. I have owned probably four, and even replaced blades and other parts. But my best ones are the Stihl brand with hard chrome plating that clean-up easily with alcohol. And to sharpen, I take then apart and use a 42 in belt sander with a fine grit I obtain from Lee Valley. My Stihl never looks dirty or corrodes, and now they are available at Farm & Fleet. They too have a replacement blade. Felco was the go-to brand years ago, but now I don’t prefer them..JCM

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much. I'll check that brand out!

[@lucialopes774]

Very good....tks

[@user-pl4eu5jc5w]

One thing I don't like about those pruners is the spring design and locking mechanism design. Corona pruners that use a standard spring seem much better.

[@dclaet1135]

Yes, I love my Corona 60 pruners. Built to last.

[@vjc267]

When cutting diseased stems, do I have to disinfect after each stem on one bush or finish cutting of all diseased stems on one bush before moving on to the next bush with diseased stems?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

It's a good sanitation practice

[@agustasister5624]

My favorite clippers are not the bypass anymore...but flower cutting ones. It HOLDS THE FLOWER after it is cut..NOT JOKING..i dont know how it works or what it is called and i have never seen another pair....but it is like having a third hand. This pair was a gift so i know they make them in bulk...but never seen one anyplace for sale...they are WONDERFUL if u do cut flowers... I baby sit my granddaughter qnd EVERY day we go.get some flowers...and wow..mit has REALLY ACOME IN HANDY ...HE IS IN A BABY WRAP THING ON MY CHEST AND AFTER 7 MONTHS HE HAS GOTTEN WIGGLY...BUT WE BOTH ENJOY GOING OUTSIDE AND GETTING FLOWERS.

[@dalesemurath7841]

Could you use a triangle file to sharpen the blade?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm not going to lie - I've done this a couple of times when it was the tool I had handy. Metal files tend to take a lot more metal off than sharpening stones or even the carbide sharpeners I use more often now. I wouldn't make a habit of it, but in a pinch it'll do.

[@dalesemurath7841]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm great thanks 😊

[@joegallehgos1301]

Can pruners be honed for daily maintenance? What tool is out there for honing not for sharpening which removes metal from the blade...

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Joe - I'm not familiar with a honing tool for garden pruners. A finer textured stone will remove less metal than a coarser stone, and I have to say that my blades last quite a long time (5 years, 10 years) even with regular pruning

[@joegallehgos1301]

Fraser Valley Rose Farm Thank you for that tip!

[@adkmtns5726]

Any quality honing steel can be sued for daily maintenance. Or a quality strop would work as well.

[@TheOmnipresent12]

Lots of good tips here! Just some friendly advice... consider wearing gloves when sharpening such tools to protect yourself from getting tetanus! Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut. It doesn't happen a lot but surely is worth it to be careful considering the symptoms. Symptoms can include: Stiffness of the neck, jaw, and other muscles, often accompanied by a sneering, grinning expression. Difficulty swallowing. Fever. Sweating. Uncontrollable spasms of the jaw, called lockjaw, and neck muscles. Painful, involuntary contraction of other muscles.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks

[@ryanmatushin2345]

Weirdo

[@cassieoz1702]

If you do garden work, consider being vaccinating against tetanus which lives in the soil

[@randallscheller8219]

what type of quaternary disinfectant do you use?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I use Virkon

[@debbiepochmann2156]

Can you provide a source for a sharpener like the one you used?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Debbie. Check the link below the video for my Amazon store. I selected a few sharpening tools for the "In the Garden" list. None are exactly like my tool (with the wood handle) but the Felco stone it pretty similar. Thanks!

[@adz5bneweng589]

If you're looking for the sharpening tool used...search for "Norton knife kitchen sharpening stone with handle". Amazon does offer one for under $13. But some hardware suppliers have it for under $10.

[@orkids5551]

Thank you.. learned a lot.. much needed tutorial. Had thrown lots of pruners . Which do you recommend the Felco or Smith sharpening tool? Pls answer do I can order it in your store.. Will surf for more stuff to buy/order..

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I've always had good luck with Felco

[@orkids5551]

Thank you.. will order it they your amazon store

[@heidivanloosbroek8095]

Thank you for all of this useful information. Would it be possible to add a link to the spray bottle you use on your clippers? I Googled “Virkon disinfectant spray bottle” but I don’t think I’ve found it. Would Purell disinfectant spray work (in other words, alcohol not bleach)?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Heidi, alcohol would be fine, or even Lysol spray or wipes.

[@heidivanloosbroek8095]

Okay, great. Thanks!

[@pochakko99]

Where can I get the sharpener please let me know.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I have a few different sharpeners listed on our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm?listId=2YK06EGYXJ0ML

[@mikefa5891]

quaternary disinfectant cleaner is rather pricey, will hydrogen peroxide or 70& rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle accomplish the job?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Sure would. Lysol or lysol wipes do a good job too.

[@davidhill1220]

Thank you! Patricia

[@lethalavidity]

6:05 Instructions unclear: Sharpening handles.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

This is as much about cleaning as sharpening.