Amtech E2556 Diamond Sharpening File for Scissors, Knives and Garden Tools, 2-Sided Flat and Curved

Some scythes are sharpened by peening with a hammer (Austrian types etc.) and others like mine need a stone or a tool like this. I keep on losing my stones in the grass, so the handle on this makes that less likely. I've tried everything to sharpen my scythe, including disk grinders, sanding disks, files, stones, sandpaper, other steel tool edges, prayers, curses, etc.This one seems to do the job. I've had it a month, with the right technique it gives great results. I sharpen the upper face of the scythe blade more than the lower face that is against the ground, in a ratio of around 4:1 in effort on the upper versus effort on the lower. I saw that on a video somewhere.Also, it doesn't need water to hand, which is more convenient. I don't know how long it will last.Your mileage may vary. You may learn your own technique. You could spend your entire life learning other peoples' methods, and go crazy in the process.This tool will make the final decision easier.

Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of sharpening tools, wet stones, tungsten sharpeners, you name them I’ve tried them. They all work to a greater or lesser degree and they all have their faults, wet stones break, electric sharpeners tend to be a little bit too harsh and just don’t seem to work well for scissors and certainly not for bigger items. This diamond file is working just great at this point in time, it sharpens my knives, scissors, shears, mower blades, you name it. It’s sturdy enough with a decent soft grip handle, nice colour so it’s easy to spot in the tool bag, big enough, size wise, to do most jobs, sturdy enough and not so big it gets in the way. A 3 year warranty makes it a good addition to my toolbox. Decent value for money.

Really superior article. Much better than traditional sharpening stone. Have done all my knives and scissors - lawnmower blade next!

If you are not very good at using a chef steel, this is far easier to use.

Looks easy to use,but I found it didn't sharpen my shears ,not sure whether others may have a better result.

Great price and works very well. I’ve used this to sharpen Three sets of shears.

I used this tool to sharpen my garden shears. I had to go over the blades several times, but this seems to have done the job.

Just arrived and I have sharpened tyree chisels really effectively. Absolutely brilliant. I fully recommend this product it is awesome.