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.
M. J. –
Great fashioned Hanwei Wonderfully designed Hanwei Sword with great sheath and a beautiful shaped blade.
T.R.P –
BEAST When I ordered I received a damaged sheath (probably from shipping), sent it back got a new one with in 2 days! Sword is heavy duty, good balance, a little front heavy which makes it great for taking out targets. Overall Lightweight, comfortable handle, decently sharp, I do like the button on the hilt which keeps the sword in the scabbard while movie through brush or being a silent assassin LOL. Chopped through a fresh tree limb 3″ thick with one hand and the cut was CLEAN! Highly Recommend for a first sword or a durable blade!! Thanks KOA!
Frank Campbell –
Best sword i have owned Owned this sword for 3 years now and never had a problem with great cutter chopped a few saplings with it in one swing no damage to the blade at all the locking mechanism is a great add on the straps broke didn’t care as I was going to replace it with paracord anyways did the same,with the handle,for a better grip when ever I go on walks in the woods I always have it on my belt
Kirk –
Love it, done right Love mine…get this and a condor Tactana.
Sash –
brave little sword I am truly amazed with this little fellow. it is fast and it cuts without fear. ok, handle dont rally need to be round and I have no idea what is “blood grove” there for, but as it is, it works wonderfuly and I did not see any signs of wear on the edge even I cut some pretty hard wood saplings
Matt (verified owner) –
This sword is fun and practical. I use it for brush-clearing all the time now. The handle tapers perfectly and doesn’t slip in your hand. The weight distribution makes swinging the blade effortless—front-forward to easily gain momentum but light enough to manipulate direction like it was an extension of your arm. The blade comes extremely sharp and can be readily made even sharper. The only issue I’ve had is a very small chip from a bad swing (sparked it off a large hidden rock beneath some branches and leaves), but the damage was easy to fix. Lastly, I love the locking mechanism—clicks to secure and engages to open perfectly. This is definitely no wall-hanger.