I suspect the reason we continue to seek good tools to solve some of our problems is that our old reliables get dull and handles are not maintained. I'm not the best preacher, but a sharpened tool works much more easily (less labor and pain) than the dull ones. There are many tools for sharpening. This could be a good project for the end of the harvest time when things settle a bit. A bit of linseed oil on the handles preserves them. A bit of carnuba wax can help lubricate the surface for those tools where you want/need your hands to slide. More could be said on these issues. However, don't wait 'til later to sharpen if it is needed now.
I suspect the reason we continue to seek good tools to solve some of our problems is that our old reliables get dull and handles are not maintained. I'm not the best preacher, but a sharpened tool works much more easily (less labor and pain) than the dull ones. There are many tools for sharpening. This could be a good project for the end of the harvest time when things settle a bit. A bit of linseed oil on the handles preserves them. A bit of carnuba wax can help lubricate the surface for those tools where you want/need your hands to slide. More could be said on these issues. However, don't wait 'til later to sharpen if it is needed now.