How To Sharpen Bonsai Tools

Honing is the best way to sharpen an edge and there are several materials that can be used for honing an edge. In this video terry erasmus demonstrates how to clean and sharpen bonsai scissors and branch cutters. The optimum angle for honing is between 15 and 17 degrees.

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Some people use an extra fine file and simply let the file lightly go over the edge in one direction and then in another direction.

How to sharpen bonsai tools. Use a rust eraser like sandflex to remove light coatings of rust as they can affect both the appearance and utility of your bonsai tools. Be sure any residue is carefully washed and rinsed away. This only takes one or two swipes. Sharpen by simply grinding this bevel at the same angle using the lap trying to keep it as flat as possible.

Once you feel this curl lightly run this edge across a very fine hone which will remove it. Products featured include the following. This is a narrow angle bevel compared to most western tools. The bulk of the sharpening is done to the outside or beveled edge.

This is pretty easy if you sharpen regularly. This is a slight curling of the metal showing you have created a very fine edge. Sharpen a cutting tool until you can feel a slight edge forming on the bottom. Narrow and standard sized pliers the most important thing to know about how to use pliers for bonsai is the rule known as pull then twist when securing wires together first pull the wires tight then gently release the pressure as you twist.

This video shows how to sharpen biting bonsai tools like concave and knob cutters using a tungsten carbide sharpener.