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Thread: Sharpening Katana
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27-06-2018, 18:50 #1
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Sharpening Katana
I ended up buying a replica Japanese Katana sword and want to have it sharpened. I would be most grateful for any leads as to who I can go to to for help with this. I am based in Gauteng.
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27-06-2018, 19:25 #2
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Re: Sharpening Katana
Depending on the quality of the replica it might not be worth it
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27-06-2018, 19:30 #3
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27-06-2018, 19:47 #4
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27-06-2018, 21:58 #5
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Re: Sharpening Katana
Do you know the type of bevel on the cutting edge?
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28-06-2018, 13:02 #6
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Re: Sharpening Katana
most of these replica swords are made of normal steel, and the hamon is only on the surface. sharpening these blades will 1) destroy the hamon, and 2) not last long. the steel is not hardened, and even attempting to do so will be worthless...
if the sword is for decorative purposes only, leave it as is...
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28-06-2018, 13:17 #7
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Re: Sharpening Katana
Sorry but if approach anyone who knows what they doing regarding sharpening Katanas and ask for a sharpening, they will not be shy in the pricing. Especially with these R1000 cheapness you get from flea markets. Going to cost more than the purchase price and as said it wont last long.
Sharpening them is an art-form all onto itself. IMHO treat it like a kitchen knife and sharpen accordingly if you want to kill 2lr bottles in you yard (great fun BTW)
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28-06-2018, 19:21 #8
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Re: Sharpening Katana
Thanks all...very useful info. Short of giving it a try myself...looks like this will simply be decorative for now.
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28-06-2018, 20:00 #9
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Re: Sharpening Katana
There are several options.
As said some of these copies are mere formed and sharpened pieces of (stainless) steel. My brother had one which would bend below the blade when twisted of wobbled sideways because the tang was 5mmx5mm thin. It would have been a waste to sharpen this piece because it was utterly useless.
If it is at least made from real steel with a proper grip construction I would pay a knife maker to grind and sharpen it with a belt sander.
If it is a real katana copy I would get some experts to advise me.
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28-06-2018, 20:21 #10
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