ChrisA
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Post by ChrisA on Dec 19, 2011 14:58:06 GMT
I use the belt sander and method that Tom talks about here. forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=84 I switched to MicroMesh belts recommend by MuerteBlack His post is also full of helpful advice. forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=7022Since using this method I was able to put a very sharp, but durable (ask my cutting stand how durable) edge on my H/T bastard which had resisted all previous attempts at hand sharpening. I've sharpened a few of my other blades similarly. The two things I would stress about using the belt sander is: 1)Beware heat build up. Especially on the lower grits. I stop often and let the blade cool. 2)Watch the tip. The belts will shred a thin tip.
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Post by gerbopyl on Dec 20, 2011 13:07:39 GMT
I just started my first sword sharpening yesterday. Going with my deepeka cutlass paid $20 for it so if I mess up no big deal. It was blunt just took my file to it for 2 days and finally have what I can call an edge. Planning some fine tuning tomorrow morning and hopefully cutting by the end of the week. Good luck and keep us updated!
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khomini
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Post by khomini on Nov 8, 2022 9:40:22 GMT
Now in modern age you can get durable machines for knife sharpening and you can sharpen knives and swords very easily.
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