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.
Sam Vegas –
Good for the price overall the sword is good. shave the handle to whatever size you want. the only negative is the scabbard, the metal is cheaply glued so you might want to do something about it before you start screwing around.
MatteoGcell –
Fun Sword I have to remind myself this isn’t a toy because it feels like one. However I do really like it and have a lot of fun with it. I do not use it for legit practice, I use it for the fun stuff I don’t want to ruin a nicer blade on. Definitely worth the price, it’s tough, not beautiful. I would get another for the fun of it after seeing Deadpool. Only complaint is the handle is pretty uncomfortable, too square and large. I may try and trim it down, if it ruins the handle I wouldn’t be upset about wrapping it to satisfaction, considering what I paid for it to begin with.
Andy –
works you’ll want to shave the grip to fit your hand, and the blade is nice and sharp. worth the price
Jason –
Great first sword. This thing is practically indestructible and pretty well-balanced and agile. I’ve used several swords since and this one still remains one of my favorite weapons.
Ian T. –
Fabulous This is basically a big high carbon steel steak knife, and wow is it fun. Almost too lightweight, and the blade is finer than you’d expect in this price range.
Get two. Be Deadpool. You know you wanna.
Arcaneleaf ‘ –
Love the blade, quality was bad I adore what this blade is, thick stainless beater. But the rubber handle is as bad as everyone says. The worst part is the blade came to me with the handle already in rough condition, weeks down the road and minimal use the handle is already peeling off the sword…im actually not to mad because this is the type of handle you trim down and tape up anyway fallout style. First kult of athena purchase and a little bummed on quality. But still would purchase again
Terry –
Love the blade quality control is eh I loved the blade and the thick stainless beater it is. But the handle is as bad as people say. And my particular ones quality control was not so good. The handle has started to come apart already from lack of glue. But I’m happy and willing to fallout modify this thing.
IKingI (verified owner) –
Hefty, solid, minimalist. My first sword and I am in love with it.