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 –
Good sword for the price, and one of the few affordable claymores out there. See my full review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-OYWGambyc
Anna –
Great sword Awesome sword for the price, the antiqued finish looks pretty authentic. Had some black blemish on the blade, but still good value for the price. Would definitely recommend.
jason –
bad ass This sword is awsome it’s tough well balanced and pretty historically accurate my only complaint is it’s a bit heavy but it’s a lot of sword
Case D. –
Great price for a great sword (Get it “great sword”) Hardly a bad thing to say. For a large sword it doesn’t feel heavy everything balances out, every thing is very solid and well built. The peen is rough but looks good for the antiqued version. The only bad thing I can say is that in the small gap of the guard where the sword fits there appears to be epoxy but I bought this second hand tho I believe it may be standard. It does not effect the construction. I highly recommend this sword. It has helped me cling to the 25% of my Scottish ancestry.
Sam F. –
Incredible piece of weaponry. After wanting to buy this sword for years I finally gave in and ordered it.
You really cannot ask for a better Claymore for this price. Hanwei is a trustworthy brand and they came through %100 with this weapon.
Its fiercely sized but feels amazing and maneuverable in your hands. I could play with this sword all day , makes me feel like a kid! I got the antiqued version and I love the real gritty look to it. I couldn’t ask for more for the price I paid although I would’ve loved if it had a scabbard.
The fact that its a historical replica from a sword in a museum really sold it to me as well. If you’re looking for a high end battle ready Claymore that doesn’t try to be too gaudy and doesn’t break your bank account , then pick this up! Thanks for bringing me back to my love of swords Hanwei.
Luke –
Claymore King This sword is fantastic for the price. Hanwei never disappoints. This is my second sword by them. The brown grip is very nice leather. The antiqued finish of the blade is perfect for rust protection. All I do is oil it up every year or so. It is obviously a heavier sword and the balance is pretty good. If an opponent was unarmored, this replica Claymore would be the ideal weapon in an open combat situation. A wonderful sword that fits the bill for reenactments or a great conversation pierce on your wall!
Travis Marcum –
Perfectly fine without the sharpening service.
This behemoth is built like a tank and is an absolute UNIT of a sword.
5/5 absolutely recommend for a budget “greatsword”.
The finish isn’t really that dark and the sharpening service shouldn’t ruin the looks.
Recommend dusting up some old cloth or gloves and rubbing down the guard and pommel for that extra aged look.
Meng Lee –
Trash. Trash. Trash. Breaks below guard hilt. Like a twig. Save your face and money. They nearly stabbed my face. When they broke like twigs.
Daniel McGuire (verified owner) –
My first sword, and I love it. It feels solid, and it looks great. The antiquated finish is a great touch. I haven’t done any cutting, but it’s somewhat sharp on arrival and feels like it could definitely do some work.
Timothy Loewen (verified owner) –
First real sword buy, and I must say it looks very nice; a simple design with plenty of detail. The antique look definitely adds personality to this blade, and it looks much better in person than in the images shown. The blade is fairly heavy, and it sags when I hold the sword flat. That being said, it seems to return straight when held on edge or any other position. There is a bit of a gap around the blade at the cross guard but nothing moves when swinging it around. There’s also a pin higher up on the cross guard that goes through the blade for extra support. The reason I’m giving this sword 4 stars is simply because I was ambushed by an extra $111.10 from shipping and a foreign transaction fee because I live in Canada.
Overall, it seems like a nice functional great sword.
John (verified owner) –
I bought this Claymore, sharpened, a beautiful and good quality sword by the looks of it. Perhaps if I didn’t buy it from here, though. I paid over $100 in shipping and it was thrown in transit and arrived damaged. I opened the box and found that the heavy, sharpened blade was only protected by a small piece of plastic at the tip and the rest of the blade was wrapped in paper. Somewhere along the way, it unsurprisingly pierced through this protection and the box, and the tip of the blade got damaged. Not only is this bad news for me, but also dangerous to anyone handling these packages. I’m absolutely shocked they would package a sword this large and this sharp so loosely.
When I contacted customer service about it, they requested I send it back in its original packaging and it must arrive in the same condition I received it or I can take a $45 discount… First of all, how? Your packaging wasn’t good enough and now it’s even worse, the “protective” tip is ruined! If I knew it was packed this poorly, I would have never purchased from you in the first place. Second, you’re going to get someone hurt or worse! Especially if you’re asking me to send it back like this. I’ll keep the sword. You lost a customer.
David Weiss –
Hi John – I am very sorry you had a bad experience and that the point of your scabbard has a small dent. We ship 1000’s of a swords a year and thankfully this is a rare occurrence. I have reviewed the pictures you sent, including the dent in the scabbard and the condition of the box. I can say that our off of a $45 refund and your ability to keep the item was a fair offer.
If you change your mind, please reach out to help@kultofathena.com again.
I hope you try us again.
Thank you