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.
Edward Cifelli –
Excellent helm for the price I’ve been using this helm for rebated steel combat with the Adrian Empire for about 7 months now. It’s taken multiple solid hits and I have yet to have one ring my bell due to the sloped design.
I did have to remove the sewn in liner in order to install a chin strap but that has been my only real issue with the helm.
Samuel –
Do not be decieved O.o So at first glance of the product on the website it appeared to be rather small… Upon handling it in person I realize it is rather large. Huge even. The coverage and shape of this bascinet is excellent! Vision is surprisingly good, padding and suspension is comfortable to wear, overall appearance is symmetrical and just plain good. I recommend this helm for one seeking to build a 14th century kit. (If your head is smaller than 23″ around it may be too large for you, just a side note.)
Miles –
It’s a bit big. I bought this a few years ago, and it only occurred to me now to review it. So here goes.
It’s very sturdy, and seems well-made. There are a few smaller pieces on mine where the steel looks like it was cut roughly, but that adds to the charm, I think. I do have a minor complaint in that it’s really very large. I should have paid more attention to the demonstrative video before buying, and noticed the size of it. It can look a bit goofy without either natural bulk or a lot of other gear, as the helmet is maybe twice the size of a normal head. Wouldn’t necessarily reccomend for photo ops or re-enactments.
Miles –
It’s a bit big. I bought this a few years ago, and it only occurred to me now to review it. So here goes.
It’s very sturdy, and seems well-made. There are a few smaller pieces on mine where the steel looks like it was cut roughly, but that adds to the charm, I think. I do have a minor complaint in that it’s really very large. I should have paid more attention to the demonstrative video before buying, and noticed the size of it. It can look a bit goofy without either natural bulk or a lot of other gear, as the helmet is maybe twice the size of a normal head. Wouldn’t necessarily reccomend for photo ops or re-enactments.
Zac (verified owner) –
A well made and heavy, sturdy helmet that can easily take a beating! I love this helmet and would recommend going for it for the price. My only issue with it is the bottom edge of the helm tapers in ever so slightly, and tends to grab my ears when taking it off, so an arming hood is a must with it. The lack of a chin strap is also another fault with it, but that should be an easy enough fix. All and all, i love this helmet, and the Aventail mounts are nicely spaced and sturdy.