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.
Thomas W. –
Imperial indeed! This Roman Praetorian Helmet is far superior to what any of the pictures here convey. It is very well made, of impressive weight, and completely lined with beautiful leather, even above the webbing and on the cheek plates. The horsehair roach crest is superb and the over all workmanship is impressive. The only improvement I might suggest would be a strengthening of the cheek plate attachment. A heavier pin and more solid hinging would help, but I may be overly critical. Don’t let this comment dissuade you from a purchase. I have admired and coveted Roman helms of this type since I saw Ben Hur as a young boy. I expected to be pleased when my purchase arrived, but didn’t expect to be as impressed as I am. I have a Greek Corinthian Helm, a Crusader Great Helm, a Late Norman Helm, and a Visored Barbuta Helm. They are all impressive and well made but this one is by far the finest in my collection.
Rob Z. –
Legio IX Very heavy, but worth the headache. Looks very good. Worth the price.
Dean A. (verified owner) –
Very nice helmet. It would have been nice if was a bit smaller, I think it’s 25 inches circumference inside and my head is shy of 23 inches. If fits okay but if shake my head it slops around. Needs to be tied under the chin. And it’s heavy on the head. Not super heavy but noticeable. You can definitely wear it. Very nice. Looks really impressive while wearing it. And the thing could probably take a beating and come out unscathed. I’m surprised how well it covers the head and neck. Good visibility and hearing. 1 pound lighter using 20 gauge would have been an improvement. Happy I bought it.