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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2010 7:16:41 GMT
So today I was using a file to sharpen a Windlass sword. Now the edge where I sharpened it is like 100% pure scratch, and the ridge on the middle of the blade is also scratched here and there. How can I remove these scratches and make my sword look brand-fraking new? Can I use light grain sand paper or a ceramic sharpening rod?
Ahh, why do Euro swords never have an edge on them!
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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Feb 11, 2010 7:29:46 GMT
Depends how deep the file scratches are. You have a fair bit of work to do to get those scratches out and you won't end up with mirror polish again. Ceramic rod or a whet stone will clean up the edges but any scratching on the flat of the blade will need sand paper.
Id start with 400 grit, then 600, 800, then if you want a really nice satiny finish 1000 grit or a fine steel wool or scotchbrite pad. Get the black "wet" sand paper and use it with water. Lay the sword flat on the ground, place the hilt between your knees and run the sand paper from guard to tip, lift off the blade and then guard to tip again and repeat. keep your strokes straight and even and follow the same pattern. Is gonna take a lot of elbow grease so be prepared. If you start with too fine of sand paper you won't get the scratches out.
Dont worry, the more swords you sharpen the better your file technique gets.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2010 7:35:46 GMT
Oh, and ALL windlass swords come unsharpened, Xerxes. I think it has something to do with import laws, but it's definitely a Windlass thing, not a Euro Sword thing. If you buy a windlass, you gotta either have someone else sharpen it or sharpened yourself every time because they are ALL MADE BLUNT.
However, Gen 2, Valiant Armoury, Hanwei, and heck, MOST euro swords come with a sharp edge. Whether or not the edge they come with is the one you want to keep is a matter for another thread.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2010 17:52:39 GMT
Yeah, I did notice my filing improved quite a bit over the course of sharpening that blade, sloppy at first and not so bad later. Either way this is probably going to be the last blade I sharpen myself, pretty much all the swords I want are Windlass' so I suppose in the future I'll just pay to have it sharpened or leave them blunt.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2010 18:16:08 GMT
Well one good thing with the polished 1mm edge from Windlass, is you can still cut Sqwash!! Zuccini!! You get my drift!? Happy cutting!! ;D SanMarc.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2010 19:23:38 GMT
Well, today I saw it wasn't as bad as I remember, I tried cutting with it and was able to cut a water bottle in half on my first swing, although I couldn't do it again. It also cut a milk jug fairly well. It'd probably do better with a more refined edge, and better cutting technique.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2010 23:17:51 GMT
Depending on how bad the scratches are you may have to start with a rougher sand paper says 240 or even 180 grit. And then work your way up though 400 600 800 and 1200. They will come out if you put a bit of elbow grease in to it!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 25, 2010 15:40:33 GMT
Did you drawfile it, or file it in a sawing up and down motion? What type of file was it? Was it new?
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