How to Sharpen Grass Shears

Grass shears are one of those tools for which there is no substitute. Nothing else works as well for trimming around fence posts, tree trunks, posts or other small areas where a lawn grows too tall. By keeping your grass shears sharp, you make the job that much easier!

Things You'll Need

• Grass Shears
• 3-in-1 Oil
• Metal Files
• Vises

Instructions

1. Lock the shears in open position in the jaws of a bench vice.

2. Use a flat metal bench file to sharpen the blades.

3. Sharpen the beveled (angled) edge of the blade. If the shears have a serrated blade, just sharpen along the beveled edge. The serrations will take care of themselves.

4. Place the file at a 45-degree angle on the edge of the blade.

5. 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.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep a metal file with you if you have a lot of trimming to do. You can sharpen the blades if you come across small rocks or soil that will quickly dull the blades.

• Coat the sharpened shears with a light application of oil to prevent them from rusting.