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Post by Cole Chang on Jul 22, 2011 9:50:40 GMT
The Dark Sentinel was one of my first swords. If I remember correctly, at the time, I thought it was sharp cause I didn't know any better, but in reality, I think only the tip of it was sharp. I didn't mind back then cause I used to twirl it around the way Arnie did in the Conan movies...you know, like behind the back and all that. As a first sword, you can't go wrong.
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Post by Neovenetar on Jul 22, 2011 12:04:57 GMT
Would I be able to sharpen it with some whetstones?
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Post by Northern Wanderer on Jul 22, 2011 13:32:05 GMT
simple answer, yes. More in depth answer, yes but be careful. the guide by TomK www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sharpen-a-sword.html on sharpening should tell you the basics. its very likely that you will destroy the edge geometry on the first few blades you attempt to sharpen. practice first, there shouldn't be a single blunt knife or garden tool in the house by the time you sit down to sharpen your sword. care, attention and practice should see you with a serviceable edge. also be aware of the danger of cutting yourself as the edge becomes sharper. stay away from cheap whetstones and low quality sand paper, its just not worth it and you'll be making more work for yourself to get the finish right again. oil the stone throughout. as a quick fix you might want to invest in an accusharp www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sharpening-swords.html but be aware that people have mixed opinions about it, while it is good for starting off the process on a really blunt sword, it removes more steel than hand sharpening, and can leave edge geometry wanting. i would personally lean to hand sharpening the sentinel, I do not know what sort of edge it has, but a traditional katana profile is very ill suited to the accusharp.
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Post by Neovenetar on Jul 22, 2011 18:25:20 GMT
Thank you for that, I have made swords before and while the are not "paper cutting sharp" (due to using mild steel rather than HC) they seem to have good geometry. I am confident I can keep edge geometry with a stone or file. Well then, just £20 more and I'll be able to make a purchase!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2011 21:39:15 GMT
I imagine forging your own sword is tough work. I have a friend that does some black smithing. He comes up with some pretty cool stuff!
Certainly takes a lot of talent, kudos!
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Post by Neovenetar on Jul 28, 2011 10:13:06 GMT
To be honest it's more grinding stock bars into shape, still quite tough (I have very few tools and materials at hand). lol.
I have made another decision, I still don't have enough for the DS yet, so I have decided that if the CS gladius is released before I get enough, then I shall get it instead.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2011 17:15:08 GMT
if you order a sword, please note to try to get an accusharp and oil shipped with it. i live in the netherlands,and good sharpeners and oil are really hard to get, but not worth the 100 dollar shipping fee but are essential. some may hate the accushar[p, but i can imagine that your own made swords like an sharp edge and their not exactly expensive (nor is an machete) so you'lle save yourself lots of work with an accusharp.
ps. how old are you? i'm only fourteen and no-one has ever had trouble with it, if you like swords you will be respected on this forum.
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Post by Neovenetar on Jul 29, 2011 11:32:42 GMT
Oh well no offence that's a slightly creepy/suspicious question but I'm 13, though my mental state is that of a 50 year old. I call everyone "Son" or "Children".
Hmm, I'll see if there are any accusharps in my local hardware store, oil I can get rather easily (though admittedly not real sword oil) it does the job fine.
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