How to Sharpen Anvil Pruners (Step-by-Step Guide)

Ola Pettersson
2026-03-26T15:03:01+01:00

Sharpen your anvil pruners in under a minute. This step-by-step guide shows how to restore a clean, efficient cut with minimal effort

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Get your pruners cutting like new in a minute

This guide shows how to sharpen anvil pruners quickly and correctly – step by step.

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Using bypass pruners? See the guide here

How to do it

1. Make sure the blade meets the anvil (counter surface) – otherwise you have bypass pruners

2. Open the pruners fully to access the blade

3. Place the sharpener on the edge and follow the existing bevel

4. File along the blade until the edge becomes even and clean

5. Make light passes on both sides to remove the burr

Result

When done correctly, you get:

Less effort when cutting

Cleaner cuts

Less wear on the pruners

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