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Post by TattooMagic on Oct 4, 2011 18:57:47 GMT
removed thank you all for info
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 4, 2011 19:12:51 GMT
Sharpening a katana is very difficult to do correctly. Because of its edge geometry, trying to sharpen it like a knife is bad. If you want the tip to be straight again you will likely have to go through the lengthy process of using a metal file to file it down and attempt to reshape a kissaki. I'm not sure if it is the best coarse of action. Here is a series of videos by TomK, who is the last word on sword sharpening around here. forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=84
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Post by TattooMagic on Oct 4, 2011 19:26:43 GMT
wow lol thats some work... i may just lev the tip alone. i would like it sharp but im sacred i would just do more damage
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Post by SanMarc on Oct 5, 2011 3:37:38 GMT
Now what I would do is put the tip on a anvil and use a smooth faced hammer and slowly work the tip back to the way it was, a big brass hammer will work as well.....Roach.
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Post by TattooMagic on Oct 5, 2011 6:28:24 GMT
Thank you. i have the tip reshaped i just need to find a easy way to sharrin it
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Post by SanMarc on Oct 5, 2011 6:41:16 GMT
Use a fine grade stone
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Post by TattooMagic on Oct 5, 2011 7:38:24 GMT
what grade am i looking for
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Post by SanMarc on Oct 5, 2011 16:10:35 GMT
Arkansaw stone, very fine, other wise use 1500 to 2000 microfine sand paper and a wood block.
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