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.
Jacketch –
Spangenhelm #1 This helmet has to be one of the best buys on the internet for those interested in Viking/Saxon/Norman gear. This helmet is very well made, looks great and, unlike many period helmets, it’s very comfortable to wear. The 16 gauge steel construction is just the right balance between strength and weight for extended wearability. It has a nice polished finish and if you prefer something less bright, a little elbow grease and steel wool will fix that. I used a bit of cold gun blue thinned with vinegar to “age” mine a bit. The leather liner and strap are well crafted and seem plenty strong for lots of years of use.
The nasal guard is not as obtrusive as one might expect though the helmet I received had some very sharp edges on the inside of the guard. A small file or diamond stick will easily fix the problem but this is something that the manufacturer should not have allowed on a finished product.
Overall I am extremely pleased with my purchase and the fast service from the Kult.
Stephen S. –
Spangenhelm # 1 I purchased this Helm and am very pleased with it! I can only second what Jacketch has posted. I HIGHLY recommend this helm.
Mike –
Solid and attractive helmet. A++ Can’t say much that the other reviewers haven’t already stated. Helmet-buying can be a chore because it’s often hard to tell what you are really going to get until its in your hand. Very attractive helmet in terms of fit and finish. Liner, strap, and metal are simple but high quality. No tacky add-ons or flimsy chain mail that falls apart just from routine handling. What you see is what you get. Everyone’s tastes are different but you probably won’t be disappointed if you are into Viking/Saxon era.
Cedrick –
Great and cost effective helmet Overall an excellent helmet for those looking for something simple yet sturdy and well made for it’s price.
Eric (verified owner) –
I purchased this helmet recently and am very happy with how it looks on a armor stand. The large size fits great for wearing an arming cap and coif. Highly recommend.