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Use a flat metal bench file to sharpen the shovel.
Sharpen the curved inner edge of the blade.
Place the file at a 45 degree angle on the edge of the blade.
Keep the file at the same angle and sharpen in only one direction, not back and forth. A few passes with the file should make a sharp cutting edge.
eHow Article: How to Sharpen a Shovel
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