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.
Mark M. –
A whoooooole lotta sword….. I did a review of the standard shiny version, which I am lucky to own. This antiqued model could very well be hanging on a castle wall or propped up with a suit of armor. This version has a slightly more sinister appearance than the regular version. (NOTHING can be called ‘regular’ about these swords.) This model has all the same features as the shiny version, but with all the same virtues and a nice looking antique job to boot. Watch the video under the shiny version….and be prepared to be amazed. McM
Dillon M. –
Badass Just received it today and it is one badass beast of a sword. I’ve seen reviews that claim loose fittings, none of that here. Not an albion of course but nothing wrong with it. Had a good tool style edge on it, no secondary bevel, not a razor but then, I don’t plan on shaving with it either. Cut cleanly through the box it came in and three milk jugs without even blinking. For $300 you ain’t gonna find a better great sword!
Daniel –
Very good for its price While not a fan of the textured antique finish on the blade, it doesn’t affect the cutting performance.
The black finish on the crossguard and pommel wears easily (but honestly it looks beter that way).
Weight and weight distribution are good for its size but it’s just a bit blade heavy, still light enough for (slow) montante practice or similar, although the long grip might get in the way.
Tang construction is not ideal, it looks welded halfway down and while it’s strong enough for solo practice and light cutting I wouldn’t trust it with heavier targets.
Overall I’m very happy with it
Ryan Imhof (verified owner) –
Pretty awesome sword! Feels well balanced, grip is quite nice, moderately sharp. Has some imperfections, but no big deal. Only issues were that I did not receive an antiqued version when I had ordered this, and also the tip was bent and not repairable presumably from shipping. Otherwise, great value for the price