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.
Ian D. –
Spectacular Bronze Sword This sword is an excellent copy of some historic celtic bronze swords that have been discovered. It is a sturdy blade that is finely polished. When looking at it in the light you can see waves, as though it were hammer-hardened before being polished, which is a nice extra mile, considering its very affordable price. The blade has a good balance, though when held properly at the grip feels very top heavy. This specific model is very heavy, and when swinging, both feels and moves more like a claymore than a 1-handed sword. I intend to begin regular forearm exercises in order to make it easier to handle. The sword’s blade is blunt, as in a flat edge at least 3mm thick where an edge would be. You will need to grind an edge, then add a bevel and sharpen it manually, if you intend to use this sword for anything other than mounting it on a wall. The grip is comfortable, and judging from the leftover space would suit hands of varying sizes, granted I typically wear small or medium sized gloves, depending on manufacture. I’m not sure what the exact composition of the alloy is, but historically speaking, tin-bronze alloy was 10% tin to 90% copper. Since it appears that the swordsmith went through the trouble to hammer-harden and polish the blade, I’m going to say the alloy is correct as well, or at least extremely close. If you are a history buff, interested in the Celts for ethnic or cultural reasons, or just really enjoy the bronze age in general, and its various cultures, this is a wonderful piece to add to your collection. I had always wanted a Celtic bronze sword; it was something that, among the other pieces in my collection, I fekt brought me a little closer to my ancestors. All in all, this heavy chunk of bronze is one of the most beautiful swords that I have ever seen. I dare say that all of the bronze swords offered are works of art.
Lynn Nymeyer (verified owner) –
Beautiful, just beautiful! I added sharpening on mine and it is a perfect job! Currently the Showpiece in my collection. I am completely happy with this purchase!