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.
osricthepale –
much nicer than the price would indicate. I just bought this gem as a utility knife for reenactment camp chores. I had originally purchased the smaller utility seax from Legacy Arms several years ago , and found it to be an excellent knife with a mediocre sheath. This is an excellent knife with an excellent sheath at around the same price point. really, I can’t say anything bad about this one.
Olafr G. –
olafr’s new seax Very well made.Blade has the proper profile for an English seax.Thick,sturdy,and sssharp.seax stays in sheath and hangs on the belt correctly.A few strokes on a
ceramic stick got it stupid sharp beyond the already sharpened edge.Cuts easily and cleanly.Truly fit for a warrior.
Nicholas N. –
Very Impressive Seax! This seax is a solid piece with a strong, ovular grip, secure tang, and plenty of edge to utilize for slashing, chopping, and stabbing. It has a reinforced point that stands up against abusive testing, and due to it having an even weight throughout, is easy to handle. I tested it on stumps, branches, and twigs, and the metal remained resilient all throughout! The only thing I would improve with this blade is the edge which, even when sharpened, doesn’t quite as deeply as I would like for it to, but it still gets the job done with enough power behind it. The sheath is solid and it fits snugly inside without any trouble and is made of extremely thick leather.
All in all, this seax is far greater in functionality and durability than the price indicates. This is one of those few gems that people often overlook and would make a great addition to any collection.
ringo (verified owner) –
Piece still earns 5 stars despite the blade coming with a few spots of rust and several noticeable cosmetic flaws in the steel, mostly on the pommel. The peen is solid but poorly finished. Leather grip is nice and tight. Fit is overall good, finish not so much. The leather sheath impressed me, thick and sturdy, and the friction fit of seax to sheath is perfect. It won’t fall out on its own but can be drawn very quickly nonetheless. A detail that impressed me is that one of the belt loops is “taller” than the other, causing the seax to hang with its hilt tilted just slightly upwards. Considering the price, and the fact that a seax such as this was historically a cruder weapon used by warriors of lesser means, its flaws are perfectly acceptable. The blade is quite thick, as is historically accurate, and should hold up to a lot of hard use, as is the intent behind a sturdy single-edged blade with no distal taper. Nevertheless it’s still very lively in the hand, a bit forward-weighted compared to the modern bowie knives that are its closest cousins, and once I sharpen it I imagine it will cut very well.
Snake44 (verified owner) –
The fit and finish of this seax is lacking. Mine came with a very large gap where the blade meets the handle on one side. Additionally, the blade can be moved slightly when twisted, indicating a less than secure fit. The sheath it came with, and the blade itself, are fine and without issue. Overall, I do not regret the purchase, but I was hoping for slightly better quality.
Alex Drewes (verified owner) –
Honestly? I’m kinda disappointed. I didn’t have crazy expectations, I just wanted a cool knife. This guy twisted up on my real quick, the handle wasn’t really secure at all. I’m probably going to salvage the blade for some or other project. overall, probably wouldn’t buy it again. I guess you get what you pay for.