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.
Medieval Review –
Beauty in simplicity and ultra functional. See my full review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKHty5iKOl0
Hoplos –
Killing Steel It can be difficult to tell from photos, but this is an imposing and tough slayer of a blade. It thrusts like Odin’s spear and is capable of formidable cuts. The last inch or two of the point is reinforced so that you have an awl like needle, almost rectangular, very durable and wicked, not delicate at all. Easy to believe that it would pierce a maille voider or linen jack.
Very fast and agile in two hands, somewhat less in one but still deadly. Feels like a blade made for a dark alley or a battlefield. Built like a tank while elegant and lethal at the same time; fast as a frog’s tongue. To me this type is the jack of all trades. Short spear, long sword, war hammer, sidearm of last resort.
Mine came from Albion with a keen edge but not paper cutting sharp. It will tear through cardboard and cut paracord, and draw cut flesh with a fair amount of pressure. I personally like mine paper cutting sharp. This may vary from blade to blade, based on feedback from other Ringeck owners. Still a deadly edge in a sword fight, I believe.
Ziemowit –
This sword is just Amazing This is my first ever sword I ordered, feels a bit heavier than 1.5kg at first but then I got used to it and let me tell you its very light for its size. I viewed the sword when i first got it and i could still see and feel some oil on the blade (which is good). I ordered the sword blunt so i didn’t do any cut tests but i bashed it a few times at wooden bench and at metal bar and i did notice very little to no damage. Its very tough and I felt very little impact when striking on other objects.
The sword looks beautiful, its durable and its worth every cent!
I made some mistakes in customisation, I emailed the staff about the problem I had with the order and they were very helpful.
I cant give the sword more praise I hope it will last a life time!