Diamond Sharpener for Secateurs and Knives

This simple and easy to use little tool is specially designed to keep your secateurs super sharp with just a couple of swipes now and again.

Keeping secateurs sharp is very important as your plants are less likely to become infected at the cut - AND equally as important - you will require less strength and effort if your blade is sharp.

buy this Fredshed tested and approved diamond sharpener for £8.99 inc delivery. UK only

Another tip-

Clean and dry your Secateur blade before using this sharpener - don't clog the diamonds with crud!

To keep your secateurs sharp just lightly rub the diamond sharpener across the cutting edge 3 or 4 times, taking care to keep the same angle as the edge of the blade. This is made easier with a flat sharpener as you can adjust the angle to suit. 

ie bypass secateurs have one flat side and one angled

anvil secateurs have 2 angles sides

Over the years the design developed as I made different versions for other people during my work as an NHS horticultural therapist.

To make the hoe more useful I added pulling notches to the rear so that I could remove deep rooted weeds with the roots intact  - with one hand and without bending..

The tool shown opposite is a small hand version that I have developed for all gardeners who want a small easy to use tool in close spaces, like flower beds and vegetable plots.

The tool has been tried and tested by amateurs and professionals for many years and works very well. I have a registered design on it too so if you are a manufacturer and plan to copy it beware!

It is also ideal for making small planting slots for transplants and cuttings.

The version shown here is a Stainless Steel one that was made by Sneeboer of Holland, then hand finished by yours truly in Oxford.

In September 2006 Bulldog tools of Wigan UK are launching a low cost carbon steel version at the Glee Trade show.

Bulldog have been making garden tools since 1780 and were a favourite of my Dad who was very fussy about his tools. I am very proud and happy that a company like Bulldog have decide to include Fred's Onion Hoe in their famous ! Premier Range.

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DIRECT FROM FRED

You can buy this carbon steel version made by Bulldog Tools direct from me - the inventor  -for £7.95 inc postage.

The metal parts are finished in the green colour of the Bulldog Premier Range and the handle is made from smoothly varnished wood with a leather hanging strap.

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Present for a special gardener friend?

Also Available, - limited numbers hand made stainless steel larger version of Fred's Onion Hoe. This tool has 4 weed pulling notches and a cherry wood handle

£25 inc delivery to UK addresses only

Hand made stainless steel limited edition

A unique present for any gardener.

This is the original USA made tungsten-carbide knife sharpener with reversible double sided sharpening blade, that will last years and safely keep your knives very sharp.

This is not some cheap, Chinese made copy that has single sided blades that may well ruin your knife (but only cost you £3-£5).

Readers Comments

Hi Fred,

Your sharpener arrived yesterday and I promptly got around to sharpening all our blunt knives - it did a superb job, many thanks for featuring it on your site and being able to forward it to Ireland. I look forward to doing business with you again,

Liam

Best and Easiest to use Knife Sharpener

I love Japanese food and especially Sashimi - (raw fish). A super sharp knife is essential for fine slicing and I use a 10 year old Sabatier kitchen knife and sharpen it regularly. ( I also have "the worlds sharpest knife" but that's another story).

I use this fantastic sharpener that slides along the blade. It has V shaped tungsten carbide teeth that create the perfect sharpening angle. The finger guard makes it extra safe and quick to use. (10 seconds or 3-4 swipes)

To test this tool I gave one to my fishmonger who was very impressed and uses it constantly. Reader feedback on this product is also superb and I have personally used one for 3 years now.

   buy direct from Fred for  £9.75 inc postage

UK ONLY

Haymans's  - Oxford's premier fishmongers use the Fredshed special knife sharpener

see my Knives, Scissor and Multi-tool page

www.fredshed.co.uk/knivesandgadgets.htm

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How to Buy Direct from Fredshed

I take cheques and Paypal payments. Paypal is the E-bay managed payment system and you must have an account yourself to pay into my one.

I can also accept credit or debit card payments from anyone for single items and for this I use the paypal secure system. This enables you to pay by credit or debit card even if you don't have a paypal account.

I have 100% ebay rating and exceptional feedback.

If you don't have a Paypal account then you can pay me by cheque. Or use a debit or credit card when you see the "BUY NOW" button.

Unless stated the products featured above are in stock and ready to be sent. Please bear in mind that Fredshed is one man in a shed and I occasionally leave the shed so there may be times when I can't post for a day or two..

If you want something urgently then e-mail me and I will try my best and let you know how quickly I can deliver..

I check my e-mail every morning and often dozens of times in the day, I give priority to orders over enquiries and personally package and send the few select items that I sell. (Actually my Mum sends a few too). I am rarely away from an internet connection for more than 2 days. (which is a bit sad).

I am primarily a writer and not  a conventional retailer so to maximise efficiency (and minimise hassle),  I only sell small, "bullet proof" products that I have extensively tested and am confident that you will be 100% happy with.

I sell these products to subsidise the website and not to make large profits. Costs and prices are kept to a minimum and recycled packaging is used.

Terms and conditions

l2 month warranty on products

Sale of goods act applies

Unused Items refunded if returned within 12 days - less postage costs. (not had one back yet)

maximum 3 items per reader per order

for orders and enquiries

e-mail fred@fredshed.com

As I am primarily  a writer and not a shop I don't put my phone number or address on the web. If I did people would ring me from the USA at 4am to ask about bulb planters and insane inventors would turn up uninvited at my house with their robotic lawnshears.

Raised Beds and Wooden Planters

Growing plants in raised planters have many advantages and has been growing in popularity in recent years.

Easy access,  not walking on the soil and good drainage all help to make raised bed gardening an enjoyable and productive experience.

I have tried many systems over the years including these wooden slot together systems and some of the more modern plastic ones. Click the link below to see the largest range from one of my retailing partners and receive a 10% discount if you mention Fredshed at the checkout!

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Some of the cheap shredders are still total rubbish and should be avoided. There are a few cheap, but good ones available around the £120 mark.

I have been testing shredders for the last 10 years and overall like the Bosch machines for reliability, performance and value for money. The two best buys are the new AXT2200 rapid in the budget range and the older AXT2000HP silent shredder at the more expensive end of the range.

The top of the range AXT2200HP is a robust machine that cuts using a cog and ranges from £230- £350 depending where you buy.

e-mail fred@fredshed.com  and I will recommend the shredder for your needs or see my page on Bosch shredders

The Golden Shed Award Winning Bosch AXT2200 Rapid shredder.

(later given which best buy award)