How to sharpen FELCO Secateurs

Watch this video to learn how to sharpen Felco Secateurs using the go-to FELCO sharpening Tool, the Felco 903 Diamond sharpener:
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So called because it's made of a diamond-coated hardened steel.
Always start with a clean pair of secateurs. You can use some soapy water and a rough sponge to scrub off any sap or cutting residue, if it's really stuck on then then you could also try some WD40 and wire wool.
Grip your secateurs as shown with the bevel edge of the blade facing toward you. Now using the flat side of the sharpening stone apply light pressure and rub in a circular motion. You're aiming to work at a rough 23-degree angle here. Work down from the tip of the blade to the base and then back up again. Then use the edge of the tool. Apply light pressure but this time with a steeper angle, you're aiming for 60 degrees. Pull down the edge of the blade.
The last step it to turn over your secateurs and correct an burring or roughness that has occurred from this sharpening process. Aiming for just a very slight 5-degree angle, run the flat edge down the length of the blade.
That's it, your trusty secateurs are sharp once again. If your secateurs need sharpening then you can buy a Felco sharpening tool like this one at World of Felco.co.uk. Thanks for watching.

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[@helenpdb]

Thanks Felco, I was given my secateurs when I began my gardening business - I celebrated my tenth year in business this summer and my Felco secateurs are still going strong!

[@worldoffelco8934]

Helen the Gardener great to hear Helen, which ones do you have?
Best,
World Of Felco

[@helenpdb]

@@worldoffelco8934 I've got No. 6, it's great that you can take them apart to clean them and can replace parts as they wear out. It's not difficult either, anyone can do it - it's a perfect rainy day job when I can't work!

[@worldoffelco8934]

This is best for regular sharpening

[@rickswift675]

On another video heard the presenter say he had a pair of roll handled Felcos ten years, and they would last another ten years. If they will only last him twenty years I certainly would not let him borrow mine. I purchased them over forty years ago and they are still going strong. They have been well used asI worked in wholesale nurseries one of my jobs was collecting cuttings, understock for stenting, scions and each year removing Black Berries.

[@worldoffelco8934]

Great to read Rick! Can we interest you in some spares for your long-living Felco Secateurs? ;-)

[@susanlegeza7562]

Bought my Felco maybee 50 jears ago in Switzerland. Still going strong!

[@tamabrightwell4536]

Felcos are the best!

[@worldoffelco8934]

You are right!

[@chloechen9605]

Very nice

[@Conky769]

Can this stone run out? I've been using it for 10 years/ or more on my knives and secateurs- it's still amazing/ going strong- but can the diamond coating wear through? Or is the diamond embedded all the way through the metal?

[@worldoffelco8934]

Great question and something that we spoke about in here a few days ago. the one on my desk has been used without fail over the last 8 years. I reckon it is still as strong now as it was originally. The chances are that I will lose it before needing another one from wear and tear!

[@IgorIvashkevich]

The Okatsune website suggests sharpening the cutting blade on both sides. On the inside, it is proposed to make a small chamfer at an angle of 15 degrees. On the outside, a larger chamfer is made at an angle of 23 degrees. Can you specify the same for Felco pruners. And also, what is the purpose of the chamfer on the inside?

[@patart]

would love a video on using the felco 905 sharpener please

[@worldoffelco8934]

Sorry, here it is - ruclips.net/video/CAKzrfWsETU/видео.html - if you subscribe to our RUclips channel, you would get notification of new videos like this.

[@georgepsa163]

Hi! Is there a difference in the roughness of the two flat sides? One side has the "Felco 903" logo and the other is blank. Thank you.

[@worldoffelco8934]

Hi George, no, the two sides are exactly the same

[@maaikewickardt9848]

When would you use the Felco 902 stone?

[@worldoffelco8934]

The 903 Diamond Sharpener is for regular use, the 902 stone is for infrequent use. If you used a diamond sharpener regularly, then your secateurs would probably not get to the stage of needing the 902 stone

[@francescotommasoni4517]

Hi Felco, can I use the felco 902 the same way?

[@worldoffelco8934]

absolutely!

[@alimactkd]

Thank you, most helpful. What oil would you use on the secateurs? I've read that e.g. WD40, can make them sticky over time.

[@worldoffelco8934]

Hi Alison, we sell a resin remover and a lubricant that can be found here - www.worldoffelco.co.uk/categories/spare-parts/saws/sharpening-and-care