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Post by samsamu on Jun 29, 2023 3:51:51 GMT
This probably sounds dumb but what downsides are there to blunting the edge of a sword yourself?
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Post by mrstabby on Jun 29, 2023 7:07:19 GMT
It depends what you want to do with it, sparring blades can have a special cross section that make them stronger in edge-to-hard-surface-contact, wich you can't reproduce by blunting a sharp sword. But the most important aspect is balance, you will have to shave much steel away and this inadvertantly will change how the sword feels in hand.
I would not recommend blunting one if you can buy a blunt version.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 29, 2023 13:57:36 GMT
As MrStabby said, it depends on your intended use. For drills, ceremonies, your safety, etc., taking a cutting edge off should result in no problems. Not so for sparring, as removing the cutting edge the remaining blade will probably, depending on manufacturer, still be too thin to safely do so. This does not mean that a sword sold for sparring purposes will not injure.
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Post by samsamu on Jun 30, 2023 4:28:38 GMT
Alright, thanks for the insight. I will most likely buy a Sigi feder, since I intend to do some sparring and drilling.
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Post by Lionhardt on Jul 20, 2023 16:06:47 GMT
Or....only train with sharp swords. That way you REALLY learn from your mistakes. The only way to do it in my eye.
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Post by madirish on Jul 20, 2023 16:21:35 GMT
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