Overview
Our sharpening service will provide a good serviceable edge on the blade. The result is typically “very sharp” with a small secondary bevel and a bit of an “apple seed” profile. The resulting edge is somewhat dependent on the particular blade. Some blades will take and hold sharper edges than others and the thickness of the blade will determine how wide the bevel will need to be. We adjust the angle of the edge to suit the specific blade and attempt to get as close to a bevel-less edge as possible without marring the surface of the blade.
The Sharpening Process
The sharpening service is done with a belt sander. The process involves many passes with sanding belts of various grits. The blades are rested between passes to prevent them from becoming hot and damaging their temper. By default we will sharpen as much of the blade as possible including any false edges if appropriate. If you have a different preference, feel free to make that request in the special instructions at check out. We can sharpen only the last half or third of an edge, for example. Our sword sharpening expert has personally sharpened several thousand swords at this point, so will provide you with a professional service.
What the Service is Not
The resulting edge will be “sword sharp” not razor sharp. Our goal is to provide you with a usable edge for cutting practice that will hold up to some use and not require constant re-sharpening. In other words, we intend to provide you with a serviceable weapon, not a personal grooming implement. The service will not provide a completely bevel-less edge. To create that type of edge will necessarily scratch up the blade surface and we lack the machinery and time to provide a full re-polishing of a blade’s surface. A service of that nature would be significantly more expensive as a great deal more time would be required. We do not offer this type of service at this time.
Disclaimer
We make no guarantee that the resulting edge will meet with your expectations. Every blade is different and some will take and hold a sharper edge than others, due to the blade material, heat treatment or geometry. Some customers can also have incorrect assumptions about sword sharpness and improper expectations as a result. All we can say for sure is that the resulting edge will be sharper than the default edge, in most cases, significantly so. We can not provide any refunds for the service once it has been completed, so consider it to be provided “as is”. That being said, if you are unhappy with the product for any reason, we do still allow you to return the item for a full refund, including the sharpening costs under our normal return policy. This does not apply to special sharpening requests, for example if we sharpen something specially for you that does not normally list that option on our site. The vast majority of our customers are happy with the results of the service, so as long as you keep the above mentioned in mind, we are confident you will be pleased with the results as well.
Richard Scroggins –
Great for the price I have had this sword for about three years and no issues so far. Being full tang and well tempered, it is a very functional piece. This is one of my favorites, it might be short but it is stout. The buffalo horn is a nice addition.
Bryan –
My Favorite Budget Sword First off, let’s make no mistake. This is an actual sword. It’s short, sure, but it’s the best you could possibly hope for when going for something that’s affordable and functional.
The blade itself is very nice and solid. It sits tightly in the pommel and shows no sign of coming loose, even after a lot of heavy cutting. Furthermore, the tempered steel is holds a good edge for quite a while and the tip is viciously sharp. The 1083 steel gets a bad reputation for rusting easily, but I haven’t had any issue. I find that using a wet paper towel to clean off scuffs and dirt works fine, as long as the blade is dried shortly after being cleaned.
I also personally like the scabbard. It’s not perfect, but the blade fits comfortably into the sheath and stays in unless I purposely shake it out. The fit could be a little tighter, but I really don’t have any issue.
The main discrepancy I have with this sword is the grip. It’s very small, and someone with larger hands might have trouble wielding it. I assume my hands are average, so I’ve been able to cope. There are also two rivets that stick out of the pommel that may get in the way. I use a palm grip that allows the studs to rest between the ridge created between my thumb and my index finger, and that works for me. However, if you are someone who really can’t stand the idea of the rivets, you could probably just use a bench grinder to wear them down.
I really love this blade. It’s a lot of fun, good for cutting, and has a fantastic edge. If you are in the market for something small, fast, and pointy, then this is definitely for you. Keep in mind, you’re not getting a Scottish Claymore, so don’t expect anything to extravagant. But for a weapon under fifty dollars, this is above and beyond the best you could ask for.
Connor K. –
Very good budget sword… For only light cutting. Honestly, I really enjoy this sword. It came fairly sharp. Cut through water bottles and other light targets with ease. The handle is pretty small though. After throwing a few cuts I got comfortable with it. The steel is very tough. No marks or edge chipping. BUT, the part of the tang where it turn into the beginning of the actual blade is way too thin. I was worried about it when I first got the blade and my worries were proven true. I went out and cut at a few small branches and some thicker ones to test the strength of the steel. It performed very well. The blade held up perfectly. Then the thin part of the tang snapped… So needless to say my Qama is broken. I’ll likely order another one to use in light cutting, and I recommend this sword if you want something cheap and good for LIGHT cutting. If you have any intentions to use it for heavy or tough cutting then you should look for something else. Overall it’s a great sword, but it gets a 2/5 for the tang thinning out way too much when it turns into the actual blade.
ENP –
Good but handle uncomfortable It’s sharp, has a nice fit and finish, and holds up well for light cutting. My only complaint besides the short handle, are the pins they used to keep the handle attached to the blade… I have medium to large sized hands and it’s very uncomfortable with those raised bumps knocking my fingers when I swing it. Other than that, a fine purchase for the price.
Azaziel –
For the price it’s hard to beat, you get a solid blade that’s damn cheap, tough and even has a nice wood core scabbard. This was my intro to swords many years ago and I don’t regret it for a second. I’ve used and abused this thing for years doing things you shouldn’t do to a sword and it’s taken it fine.
It’s been used as a machete for years to cut brush and sub 2inch saplings, used to chop through joints when processing hogs/deer. Sure there might be better tools for those jobs but this little sword won over my heart through the years and I’m just so used to using it at this point.
I had to re-profile the bottom of the grip as it was shaped wrong for my large hands, but the way the rivets are never bothered me. I used them as a way to keep a better grip of the sword by pinching the top one between my thumb and index finger.
For what this thing costs and what it’s survived by my hand I’d highly recommend it as a starter or just a fun toy.