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.
Lucoriel –
A great sword for a good price, shipping to germany was a little expensive but thats to expect when ordering a katana from the USA, overall im ver happy with the purchase and the quality of the product.
Ivan (verified owner) –
Great sword for the price, everything is tight and stiff, the blade is nice and sharp, and the handle wrap is tight and comfortable. The only thing that might bother you is that the scabbard is basic wood and not so clean in the inside and sageo, the scabbard wrap, is loose and easy to move but its fine considering the price of the katana . It is a beautiful sword to display with a 1060 steel blade if you want to do some cutting. Amazing for the price and very happy with the product.
Elias Katsaros (verified owner) –
This is the second Musashi katana I received two hours ago, and it has the same quality as the first one, EXCELLENT!!
Thank you very much, for the quality of your swords you sell!!
Elias Katsaros
Nicholas DiGaudio –
These are great for the money, and unlike some budget brands, they use a subtle manufacturer’s stamp on the seppa, rather than a gaudy mark on the blade itself, maintaining the traditional aesthetic.
Structurally, the tsuka is very solidly constructed, and the blade has a good balance of toughness and edge holding, with a bo-hi to reduce mass. it’s the flagship of Musashi’s budget differentially hardened sword line for a very good reason.
The double ring tsuba is actually mild steel, so one doesn’t need to be concerned about a flakey mystery metal cast tsuba snapping under hard use or after accidental impacts.
AaronB97 (verified owner) –
Absolutely love mine! Its just for display at the moment but I love the fact that if I decide I want to do some cutting or some unfortunate walkers cross my path I have nothing to worry about. Will definitely be investing in more Musashi blades in the future.
Metal (verified owner) –
Pretty good for the price, would recommend.
joshjmills (verified owner) –
Like many other reviews I have nothing but great things to say about KoA customer service. KoA is quick to reply to my emails and efficient in resolving any issues when it comes to the products they carry. As was the case with my Musashi Black Katana. I recieved it, unboxed it and immediately noticed the tsuka, ito, tsuba and all other fittings were nice, tight and placed to my liking. A day or so later I noticed the slightest edge roll about an inch from the tip of the blade. I sent a photo to KoA and they immediately responded with a return/exchange label for me. I informed KoA that I decided to keep the blade and fix the edge roll myself mainly because the rest of the sword was near perfect. No saya rattle either! They sent me a refund to make the sale count as a blemished purchase. I did not expect that at all. I love that KoA continues to go above and beyond for their customers. A very satisfied collector..Thanks KoA!!