The first is the type of blade. There are two main types of pruning shears: bypass and anvil. Bypass pruning shears work like scissors, with two blades that pass by each other to make a clean cut.

There are basically three types of pruning shears available on the market. The three types are the anvil, the bypass and the ratchet type. The bypass is by far the most popular type and should be ...

Depending on the pruning shears you have, your method of sharpening will differ. Bypass shears have one angled side on its ...