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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2010 1:03:39 GMT
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 12, 2010 1:14:58 GMT
That's going to need some filing, I'd say.
Oh, and accusharp bad.
Good luck sorting that out; they don't look too bad...but getting them out will be a pain.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2010 2:43:33 GMT
That's going to need some filing, I'd say. Oh, and accusharp bad.Good luck sorting that out; they don't look too bad...but getting them out will be a pain. I know that it may not be the preferred method, but aesthetically, the xiphos is serviceable at best, not ugly mind you, but not an art sword. I used the method that is on the main page and attained a very sharp edge in about 10 minutes.
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 12, 2010 3:01:27 GMT
I can't say anything because I used a similar device on my Windlass Viking Dirk, and it's "serviceable" enough...but I keep telling myself one day I'll put a proper edge on it. Of course, it's a whole new game if the edge is damaged like that. The accusharp will just make it worse, in my experience. Ripping bigger chunks of metal off and all that goodness. I say take it down with a file, stone, sandpaper...anything else first; then, if you haven't gotten it sharp yet, accusharp it, then touch it up with the other stuff again. Of course, bear in mind you'll be taking off a lot of steel. Might even find yourself grinding away at the other side to "balance" the piece back out again. Taking those nicks out will pretty much mean changing the shape of that side of the blade. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2010 3:51:38 GMT
what im woderig is if i go ahead and ssharpen that side, ae the nicks gonn be a big structural issue. I only plan on cutting a couple of beach mats and water bottles. I am not concerned with the aswthetics of this piece, I consider a " field " grade sword. ;D
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 12, 2010 4:03:56 GMT
Well, given their location, I wouldn't personally consider them a BIG structural issue... They're far enough out that even if they snag, torque, crack, or outright break the little bit of blade will likely stay were it caught...but I'd probably go ahead and take them out, anyway. Just ask Tom K.'s clothesline what happens to blades with nicks.
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Post by Dan Davis on Feb 12, 2010 12:19:55 GMT
If you file the displaced metal away and smooth the edge then they will not be a problem; these are not really big enough to worry about.
You do want the flats of the blade to be completely smooth though.
Tell your friend edge-on-edge blade work is improper; that is what caused those nicks.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2010 12:25:08 GMT
When your doing the greek reanactment, the nicks will give the sword a look like you used it in a battle, Chicks dig it!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2010 7:32:06 GMT
And, with a ballpeen hammer, and a thick chunk of smooth steel, you can lightly hammer the proud spots flush with the rest of the edge, then see what it will take to dress out, but the size of the nicks, your still going to see them, but it adds cool looks to the Ohhers and Ahhers....SanMarc.
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