For UK cool-season grass in winter, mow only if mild and growing, setting the blade high (around 4-6cm or 2-2.5 inches), never when wet, frosty, or on soft ground to prevent damage and disease; ...

Finish the process by using a strop or a honing rod to polish the edge and remove the burr. This finishing touch is essential, as leaving the burr can make the knife seem sharp initially, but the edge ...