Things You'll Need:
- Lubricating Oils
- Metal Files
- Vises
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Step 1
Clamp the lopping shears in a bench vise in the open position. Set the blade close to the head of the vise so that most of the handle is hanging below. (Most loppers are "bypass pruners" and have only one cutting blade, which is the only side you need to sharpen.)
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Step 2
Use a flat metal bench file to sharpen the blade.
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Step 3
Place the file at a 45-degree angle on the edge of the blade.
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Step 4
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.









