Diamond Sharpener for Secateurs and Knives

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

Another tip-

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

Sharpest Best Quality Micro Tip Scissors

Fiskars of Finland have been making the finest quality scissors and cutting tools for many years using the Wilkinson Sword brand name.

The small soft grip, pointed tip scissors are so handy to use on houseplants and fiddly little jobs around the home. 

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.

 Click here to see the DeWit version of my weedpulling hoe

(This is the hand made version stocked and shipped from crocus.com)

This and Long Handled Versions are available in the USA from www.tierraderco.com

 FRED'S ONION & FLOWER HOE

This is a little hoe I invented that works with a push pull action and also has patented little notches that trap and pull out weeds (complete with roots) on the back stroke.

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.

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

e-mail if you want to send a cheque

Use button below for cards and paypal

Long Handled Version (FOH 2)

£28 inc UK delivery

Will come direct from the Bulldog Factory in Wigan

mail me if you prefer to send a cheque

Fred's Onion Hoe is also available in the USA where it is known as the Stealth Weeder and made by DeWit of Holland.

Maximum head width 3 inches at rear.

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.

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

Delivery Details

How to Buy Direct from Fredshed

(Fred's Onion Hoe)

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)

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 solar powered robotic lawnshears.