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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2010 20:24:35 GMT
I'd like to know how exactly the blade can be sharpened. The edge is still there but it is rather dull. I doubt it could cut otomo mats. I tried to sharpen a small portion of the blade using 3M 400 grit sand paper using gliding motion at 30 degrees on the blade however found the edge was getting duller.
So how do you sharpen a katana, and how long does it take. Pictures/videos would be awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2010 20:40:37 GMT
Sharpening info and tutorials stickied in the section above where you entered this thread. Should help.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jun 27, 2010 20:49:32 GMT
go to youtube and look for our very own Tom K's sharpening tutorials, posted under the username Ianflaer. They are the be-all end-all of sharpening tutorials; it doesn't get better than that. HTH! ;D -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2010 21:10:50 GMT
I see. Okay then! I can definitely do that, again. (I did it on my musashi SS809bk but I suppose I messed up)... Katanas seem to be less forgiving then machetes He uses 1000 grit-2000 grit sand paper, is this correct?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2010 14:42:05 GMT
I see. Okay then! I can definitely do that, again. (I did it on my musashi SS809bk but I suppose I messed up)... Katanas seem to be less forgiving then machetes He uses 1000 grit-2000 grit sand paper, is this correct? It is actually emery paper, you can get it at auto part stores. Make sure you dont get the wood sand paper. You want automotive grade sandpaper. Also known as emery paper. Im sure you probably ment to say that though. Im just trying to help out because you guys helped me out so much already. Rj
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2010 18:29:50 GMT
I am pretty sure it's called sand paper. Emery is a type of material used in sand paper. I typically only use automobile grade 3M due to it's durability whenever possible. I did not use Tom's guide completely (seems more for repairing a blade) only did the last part which is a horizontal polish along the ha which is what sharpens it.. Afterwards it was hand sharpening the blade with two whet stones, I did not take it too far as I know a very sharp edge also means a very easy to roll edge..
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2010 23:09:34 GMT
I am pretty sure it's called sand paper. Emery is a type of material used in sand paper. I typically only use automobile grade 3M due to it's durability whenever possible. I did not use Tom's guide completely (seems more for repairing a blade) only did the last part which is a horizontal polish along the ha which is what sharpens it.. Afterwards it was hand sharpening the blade with two whet stones, I did not take it too far as I know a very sharp edge also means a very easy to roll edge.. You said you used two wet stones. Exactly what grit and where did you get those stones from? Because I plan on getting some stones when I can afford it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2010 18:46:32 GMT
The stones going by feel at 400 grit, or 800 grit~ I got them from a sharpening kit I purchased from trueswords. To sharpening the katana using the whet stones I did not follow toms guide. I actually secured the blade then passed the whetstone over it at a 45 degree angle~ in a straight line. This gets the sword pretty sharp but I stopped before it got razor sharp. I may have to polish the katana again one day, but been to busy practicing guitar that I haven't had the time to properly take care of my sword.
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