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Post by sarys on Nov 28, 2018 18:36:23 GMT
Hey!
So I have few swords that I have in my small collection that I use for backyard cutting but I have no tools to sharpen my swords. I kinda would like to learn the oldschool way of file and wheatstone but I have no idea what kind of file and sharpening stone I need. And since I have no experience in sword sharpening few hint and tips would be appreciated. And no worries I will start practicing with knives. And since I'm not sure if it matters I mostly have Japanese swords and one western sword (hanwei bastard sword not the tinker one)
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 28, 2018 21:01:05 GMT
Sandpaper on a mousepad works. Also, here's Tom K's. videos on it.
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Post by Scott on Nov 29, 2018 0:38:03 GMT
If you want to use a stone maybe try an axe puck? They are not hard to find and work well. Also you can use them anywhere. While you're learning to sharpen you can use a marker to colour along the edge of the blade before you start, this shows you exactly where you're removing metal from the edge.
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Post by sarys on Nov 29, 2018 12:18:32 GMT
Thanks for the info guys.
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Post by pgandy on Nov 29, 2018 13:46:30 GMT
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Post by MOK on Nov 29, 2018 17:32:31 GMT
A pair of cut-resistant gloves might also spare you some pain.
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Post by pgandy on Nov 29, 2018 17:54:14 GMT
A pair of cut-resistant gloves might also spare you some pain. :) Not a bad idea, especially when learning. I still use them at times, and the other times I wished that I did. MOK that scabbard is working out well. I haven't sharpened the blade since the second time when repairing the damage from the steel scabbard and it will still shave, but I continue putting masking tape over the edge when returning the sword.
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Post by MOK on Nov 29, 2018 18:05:20 GMT
MOK that scabbard is working out well. I haven't sharpened the blade since the second time when repairing the damage from the steel scabbard and it will still shave, but I continue putting masking tape over the edge when returning the sword. Glad to hear it! And of course it makes sense that leather, however heavy, wouldn't wear on the blade like steel does.
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Post by sarys on Nov 30, 2018 12:50:46 GMT
Oh yeah what kind of oil do I need when sharpening sword?
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Post by MOK on Nov 30, 2018 14:32:52 GMT
Pure light mineral oil is good, the same stuff you'd drip on a squeaky door hinge. It's often sold as sewing machine oil. Not the toxic stuff often sold as "white oil", but the kind with no additives that's also used for various medical purposes (it's a laxative but otherwise mostly harmless).
Lots of other stuff like CRC, WD-40 and most gun oils are also perfectly fine.
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Post by sarys on Nov 30, 2018 18:43:58 GMT
Pure light mineral oil is good, the same stuff you'd drip on a squeaky door hinge. It's often sold as sewing machine oil. Not the toxic stuff often sold as "white oil", but the kind with no additives that's also used for various medical purposes (it's a laxative but otherwise mostly harmless). Lots of other stuff like CRC, WD-40 and most gun oils are also perfectly fine. Thanks!
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Post by pgandy on Nov 30, 2018 19:38:52 GMT
Any light oil will do. My favourite is WD-40. Actually water will work but in the end you will still wind up using oil.
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