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.
Julian Matheney –
Great set of gauntlets! These pair of gauntlets are very sturdy for the price. Hinges are well built and very articulated. Built in gloves are very soft and comfortable. Well worth the price in my opinion. If your looking for a gothic style pair of gauntlets that will last then these are for you!
Jackson M. –
Quite good. I’d give these a 4.7. They feel quite natural when wielding a sword and feel solid overall. The only real qualm I have with the design is that the thumb guard hinges can get stuck in an upward position leaving a lot of space. Additionally, some of the fittings are a bit off; one of the buckles for the straps is quite stiff, some of the rivets wiggle, etc. These kinds of things are to be expected, however, and overall I do not think they detract to much from the functionality of the armor or threaten to come apart.
Klanderud –
Very nice piece for a non-custom part. Great value and good armor. Good protection on the fingers.
Good mobility hands and plates does not impede movement too much. Only side to side movement is difficult. Nice thickness and quality. Light weight yet thick and sturdy. Looks good for even contact sport. I have L hands in the Americas or XL, LL hands in Asia. For L hands you probably don’t need finger tip protectors. It fits good with a little room, but could use a little extra padding then just the glove. You could add a goatskin or deerskin glove and wear that on the inside of the gauntlet in addition to the rough leather provided, it will feel better and have a little more padding.
The thumb guard hinges was bent a little and prevented it from proper movement. I just bent it by hand and got it moving properly.
Red E. –
Good but no where near perfect These gauntlets have excellent mobility, look fantastic, and protect quite well, but are poorly constructed. I used them once when practicing on the quintain and 3 of the fingers are already falling apart because of poor stitching of the glove to the leather. I also had to replace a rivet on the thumb that was poorly attached. I recommend them but be prepared to have to repair them or make adjustments.
HHM (verified owner) –
The primary issue is that repro gauntlets, including these, to lesser extent, are made for gorilla hands. These are about a size 12, measured in palm circumference. I will be disassembling them to shorten the fingers, and adjust the wrist to knuckles length. Otherwise, reasonably well made and nice looking. I do wish, however, the manufacturers would make some attempt to make, at least, three sizes.
abaddyn (verified owner) –
Runs large for people like me with big hands. I have 0 complaints. I have bought more then one set.