My DH uses one like that, and likes it.

Jeri

I have used 220 grid sandpaper for a LONG time. This way I can keep the entire pruners clean and sharp. I have a pair that I have used for 14 yrs. 10 yrs in Fl all year long.

My absolute favorite is linked below at Amazon in an amazing array of prices, lol.

Really is a quick fix.

Happy Holidays,

Here is a link that might be useful: Lansky Pocket Sharpener

And it works VERY well too. I have scars to prove it.

I used that one, it was okay. I find the Corona sharpener far quicker and better. It's also cheaper.

disclaimer: I don't work for Corona, don't have any financial interest in Corona, don't know anyone who works there, etc.

Here is a link that might be useful: how to use corona shapener

The important thing to know is that bypass pruners should be sharpened only on one side of the blade--the side away from the cutter bar. If you do anything to the side facing the bar, it should be only to flatten it, not cut any metal away. That side should fit tightly against the bar. The sharp edge is supposed to be along the inner face of the blade.

Anvil pruners and loppers are sharpened on both sides of the blade. The sharp edge is midway between the faces of the blade. The edge must remain as straight as possible, so try not to remove metal. If part of the edge is abraded away so it doesn't reach to the groove on the anvil, it won't cut cleanly.

I use a small, fine whetstone.

I also use a small fine carborundum stone and take my felcos apart but for a quick pocket sharpener, I have a bahco one which allows the blades to be ground at a neat 20degree angle.
Sorry, unable to sort links out but it is about thre size of a short pencil and fits neatly in my holster along with the secateurs.
Wet and dry sand paper is good for removing sap, resin or other sticky substances.

Suz, you have a holster? With your pruners in it? And a sharpner for said pruners? Such organization leaves me breathless. My pruners are scattered all over the garden shed, and I have to root through husband's stuff for a sharpner. I really must do better, LOL.

Janet

A simple way to sharpen pruners is with a scissor sharpener as shown below:
http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/sharpening-pruners-even-simpler

A more complicated way is shown in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rJZKVjPl9c