Will the blade be damaged if I choose to sharpen this?
929206
Most likely not, it seems to be made out of quite good material. It will take a lot of sharpening though. The blade is really dull, to the point where its basically a flat surface.
929207
Don't risk breaking a 170$ sword, it's a wall hanger/display piece. To put it frankly it does have some "value", but that ceases when you damage it (and it will get damaged in fact), furthermore you don't want it to be sharp, that will just make handling it awkward and potentially dangerous for kids or house guests who find it interesting. If you want a sword you can use you have to buy a sword you can use, and this isn't it.
929208
In my understanding of most stainless replicas they aren't meant to hold an edge as the metal is thinner. I don't sharpen display replicas myself to avoid damage. I would say leave it alone and DO NOT attempt it, but shoot an email to United Cutlery to confirm this as they know the edge thickness of the blade and can guide you better. But I have a feeling they will say "Not advisable".
929209
The sword looks really good as it is, hanging on the wall. If you want a sharp blade you might as well get a real battle ready sword that won't break if you hit something with it.
620176
Not that I am aware of but I would suggest checking Wusthof's website. It's not terribly rough. The term "sharpening steel" is a bit misleading. This product is intended to hone the blade not reshape/reform the bevel on the blade.
564801
yes. you do have to make sure you are doing everything correctly and consistently. it takes a lot to get the scratches from the prior stone out. if things are not consistent, you'll have mirror edges and a dull blade.
1570874
yes, the blade can be replaced but, you wouldn't need to because it can be sharpened. this product also comes with the sharpening stone. it's best to give the blade a few strokes with the stone every 100th cut or so to get a clean cut.
1192478
No. Not without industrial quality sharpening tools that would damage the overall quality of the piece.
1308264
I don't think it needs to be sharpened for a very long time. At the price, you can always get another one. If you want to spend $130.00 and up, you may have to have it sharpened professionally .
1994122
I'm using it till the blades get dull and then get a new one. I don't think it's worth trying to sharpen again but the company may be able to offer a replacement blade. I'm sure that's the most costly part of the device.
1997841
I have used it frequently for about a year and a half, and it has not needed to be sharpened, unlike my expensive knives. My local Sur la Table store sharpens while you wait for $5 per blade.
1338419
Owning this blade i do not believe that it would break in a sword fight but i would be wary of using this blade because its extremely sharp.
2171309
The blade is reasonably durable, but like any metal cutting implement, it does require sharpening to keep its performance optimal. Personally, I use a diamond coated honing tool, and I sharpen it after every trip where it sees significant use
1514876
be careful. I sharpened mine with pocket sharpener and it scratched the blade coating of the side of the blade because the blade is so thick. the blade coating is not durable at all
313607
Yes, but keep in mind how that might affect the longevity of the blade sharpness.
1917645
It will sharpen to within about 1/8",or maybe a little more than that from the handle, or any part of the blade that is more than about an 1/8" thick, so a large bolster at the heel might leave the last bit of the heel of the blade unsharpened. It's not a problem with my old school Chicago Cutlery, but my Swiss Army knife has a wider , unsharpened area at the heel of the blade that leaves about the first 1/8" not exposed to the sharpening wheels.
828838
If it is not serrated, I imagine you could sharpen it, but why? It is already very sharp,cuts any veggie. Mine has not lost any sharpness. If you do sharpen it, take care!
216119
If used for another purpose than a knife, probably. This blade is quite robust, but like most knives, it can be damaged.
580570
I have not attempted to sharpen it. I use it for cutting and scraping dough.
315747
never had need to sharpen them; but, if necessary, they should sharpen nicely. No, the warranty, as far as I know, does not cover replacement if they get dull. They probably have recommendations for keeping sharp, or best tool to use. Kershaw makes good knives and scissors. We've used for years and never had a complaint.