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Post by bfoo2 on Dec 18, 2015 0:53:45 GMT
Hello I recently acquired a Cold Steel Thompson Saber. The foible from the end of the fuller to the tip is ovoid in profile, and I'd be interested in reprofiling this area to make it flat (see images below). I've done quite a bit of DIY (I used to be an armourer for our fencing club), but I've never done any serious modifications to a blade before. CS Thompson Saber (middle) with blobby ovoid profile at the tip (evident from the reflection). Image from Dave KellyAntique sword with flat tipI'm thinking at going at it with a sanding block and 400-1000-grit paper or using an orbital palm-sander set for a low speed. Would there be a problem with either of these approaches? If I choose to do it by hand, how long would that take? Many Thanks
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Dec 18, 2015 20:02:44 GMT
I've never reprofiled a blade before, only sharpened them, but from what I've read/seen from others, it could take a lot of time since you're dealing with medium/high grit paper and hardened steel. Hopefully others with more experience than me will chime in.
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Dec 18, 2015 21:08:38 GMT
I've done this, with file and stone. File to do most of the work, and a stone to remove (most of) the file marks and sharpen. Whether or not this works for you depends on how hard the blade is. If it's easy enough to file, use a file.
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