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10/16/2013 5:02:05 PM
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Anybody here like swords?
Now, I've been collecting swords for quite some time now, but I've never taken up the art of swordsmanship.
This is a skill I intend to master, but there is one problem: I generally buy unsharpened swords.
I do this as a safety precaution,as it is one of the cooler things that I like to show people, and everyone [i]has[/i] to draw it from the sheath and play with it for a few seconds.
So I was wonsering if the Flood had any sword connoiseurs that could advise me in the best way to sharpen a sword.
Can I use the same sharpener I use for my knives?
Are there any steps I should take before I begin sharpening?
I have many different materials, but I would prefer to use damascus steel; is there a special pocedure specifically for this steel?
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1 ReplyI can help! I made two broadswords this summer so I have a decent idea of what to do :) If it has a rounded edge (like a practice katana would have) you should consider a hatchet or lawn tool sharpener, one with a wedge shaped slot where you slide the blade back and forth. If it's already got an edge formed, but dull, get a large knife sharpener and get in a comfortable position, then spend an hour grinding away, the sharpener will come with instructions. (I would suggest this for expensive swords) After that, either oil the blade with mineral oil, or if storing for a long time, smear it with grease and wrap it in old rags. The most critical thing is that you don't scratch the blade, if it's a display piece. Otherwise you'll have to get some steel scouring/buffing wax and spend a long time buffing it out.
