Run the blade through in a circular motion several times until it feels smooth when gently touched, If the nicks are gone, repeat the process on the next finest stone. Continue until the blade is sharp, sharp. Very sharp angles produce razor sharp blades. Reassembly Spray each piece with lubricant. Place the blade onto the handle, put the bolt in from underneath, put the other handle flat through the bolt, then the backing plate, and then the toothed nut.
Hand tighten the nut until the blades are almost difficult to open, then back it off a little.
Match the funny shaped sprocket onto the nut and tighten the screw. The pruners should open and close like sharp scissors at this point. Back the screw out two turns and squirt lubricant in. Tighten up with the screwdriver and replace the spring. Caring for your Pruners Clean your pruners after each use.