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.
josh224 –
A great sturdy sword for the money I purchased this sword dull and put an edge on myself. So far i find this to be a pretty solid built sword. like advertised this sword is capable of powerful blows when used correctly i struck a stump full force several times to check for looseness in the grip or hilt everything is still tight i would say fit and finish are good. Needless to say this smashes through water bottles with no problem
Emily W. –
Windlass Hungarian saber I have so far found no fault in this saber it remains tight in the hilt the handle even after slashing some pretty heavy targets. I bought the sword dull and did my own sharpening it is capable of powerful blows and i would have no reservations carrying this into battle.
Paramjeet –
Pummel and crossguard loosened I bought this soon. Was very excited bcz this was my first real sword. I was cutting bottles with my friends and felt a noise upon further inspection found that the pummel and the guard were loosened. The point was also too weak it ended up bending. The sheath is bad leaves residue every time u take it out. The sword feels too heavy and isn’t balanced properly. Recommend u look for something else
Travis M. –
In a word: Solid While not without some faults, there is a lot to like here, especially for the price.
The Good:
Very Sturdy Blade
Tight Fit
Unique Weapon Type (Haven’t seen this style of saber anywhere else)
Scabbard Included (Also holds blade firm, no rattle)
The Bad:
Finish on the Handle Somewhat Rough
Finish on the Scabbard Somewhat Rough
A Tad Heavier than Nessecary
Summary:
This sword cuts costs in all the right places. The sword is a tad heavier than need be, but that’s because the swords spine is very thick and sturdy. This blade is very unlikely to bend or break with use. The handles finish is a bit rough, with very noticeable welding on the pommel, and small amounts of welding on the guard, however, the tight fit of the handle more than makes up for it in my opinion. I’d much rather have a slight cosmetic mark that a rattling guard. The scabbard’s notches are cut out a bit rough, leading to a somewhat awkward alignment….but, its an included scabbard that holds the blade nice and tight. Overall, while the sword is no masterpiece, it is an excellent choice for the price. You’re not getting a work of art, but you are getting a competently made and sturdy sword. While I’d probably give it a 4 if it cost $200, for just over $150, I think this piece earns its 5 stars.