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.
NGH –
Exactly as expected. Very satisfied with purchase. Robust design & manufacture, well-balanced, beautiful product.
Mac –
Excellent Product Before I bought this sword I bought a different sword but returned it before it arrived because it would take 5 weeks to arrive, that wa not the case with this sword. After I bought it the sword came 4 days later. It feels great in the hand. The tip is super sharp and it perfect for any kind of thrust. Even though the blade says sharp a it’s status it was not as sharp as I expected but it’s still plenty sharp to do any kind of cutting with. 4.5/5
John –
I got the scratch and dent version The sword is well-balanced, beautifully understated in its elegance, and solidly-constructed. I wanted to save a little and got a factory blemished one…there was a spot on the blade where the bluing wasn’t completely well-cone. Oh, well; it’s not like it’s not going to get wear n’ tear, right? The grip is a little long–but just right when I put on a plate gauntlet. It completes my all-black sword collection, and I got it specifically for use with a buckler. My only complaint is–and I was somewhat expecting this–that it isn’t sharp. For instance, I slashed at a foam noodle and some dead wild rose vines; it didn’t so much cut as break them. Seriously, it wouldn’t cut foam. So, I’ve got some sharpening to do…which, as I noted, I was expecting. However, it arrived more dull than expected.
Eric E. –
Unbelievable quality and handling. Beautiful and solid. A lot of swords say battle ready. On this sword I believe them. My only complaint is that the blade is not that sharp, but nothing i cant fix my self. Worth every penny.
Eric E. –
Amazing This is a truly battle ready sword.
Daniel Olortegui –
I owned two of these babies, but had to get rid of them. I’m going to start collecting again.y only criticism is that when sharpening the blade, the finish seems to come off in such an easy way. Other than that, it just felt right in my hand.
THIAGO LIMA (verified owner) –
Excelente arming sword overall! Very well crafted specially considering the price! A decent piece indeed!
Crusade fanboy –
Great 1st real sword.
Michael Steven Orick –
It is in my sweet spot. I can easily pay more and get less sword. I cannot easily pay less and get more sword. Great with a buckler, it can back up a mounted archer, cutting well enough and thrusting better. Which is what many Slavic light horse did with them.