Could I sharpen a machete with this? I read it won't sharpen a cleaver but will sharpen a samurai sword, so what gives...?
1333235
I haven't tried, but the slots are wide enough to handle a machete blade. You'd have to be careful to pull the blade through evenly. I'm not sure the angle would be correct. The best way to sharpen a machete, however, is to draw a file across the blade. Sit on the handle on a bench with the blade sticking out in front of you and pull the file at a shallow angle in even strokes from the tip of the blade toward you.
1333865
To do with what ? The Iai is not sharpened nor a saw back blade ????? question seems totally out of context from the Katana for Iaido Practice ! ~ Respect
977175
No, it is good to keep your kitchen knives sharp but to small for machetes and axes. I wanted it for skinning knives because I don't like to take the time to sharpen a knife with a wet stone. It won't get a spinner sharp enough. I did see on sharpener advertised for what you want on Amazon however.
1899600
First, and believe me I'm not trying to sound like a d!ck, but I don't recommend battling with metal swords. As for your question, it would hold up great as far as the blade is concerned, however the handle is pretty wimpy so if any part of the sword would break it would be that or where the blade connects to the handle. The blade itself is insane, check out youtube: WeAllJuggleKnives does a great demo vid for cutting.
1233485
Yikes, I'd never trust a sword to anything but a fine diamond dust honer and plenty of practice. I don't think a sword would fit in the width of the AnySharp. Why would you want a sword sharp enough to slice vegetables? Are you planning on inviting over several hundred of your closest friends for a salad and ribs, or do you have something more sinister in mind? Rampages through crowded department stores are frowned upon. I recommend that you contact a weapons shop that sells swords and ask for their advice on sharpening rather than using something designed for the kitchen.
1456741
It is not like the machete. It is sturdy in the middle as an owner of this sword I would highly recommend it.
1788285
It will come about as sharp as one could expect given the profile of the blade. Its something of a diamond shape in cross section so the grind of the edge doesn't allow for a very fine edge. I managed to get a sharper edge with a fine stone. However, even though its not an exceptionally sharp sword don't expect it to be blunt or in need of excessive grinding or sharpening.
1578402
You'll probably want to sharpen it. For reference, 120 grit paper will get a better edge than it comes with. But you could do some small brush slashing if you had to. Cold Steel machetes are not like their other knifes. They are lesser quality and do not come with a similar finish. Also, I'd buy the two handed Latin. It is more versatile and has better balance.
1357272
My son said you'd have to make sure to have the right head (attachment,) one specifically made for cutting steel. The attachments it comes with are for use mostly on wood. He thinks the motor could probably handle it, but we have never tested this on steel.
1945236
I don't know what a katana is. We've used it on brass mostly. It works wonders.
1398972
It is possible, but it wont be easy because of the length of the blade. I have routinely sharpened 12" scimitars on 12" stones as well as a machete (20" maybe?). If you really want to get the sword razor sharp after working it on a stone, finish it by working it over on a glass bottle. I did this with the machete and was able to shave with it when I was finished.
1376069
I would use the Lansky sharpening puck. I wouldnt use metal files, that would grind down the thin metal of the machete horrendously, when all you need is an edge.
1719458
The blade came to me without a sharp edge. I quickly sharpened the edge with a Rada knife sharpener. I believe this machete is a quality tool that will serve your purpose well. Don't forget protect it against rust with a quality lubricant such at Ballistol.
320839
I would advise against it. It is not designed for swords. Small to medium size folding knives and/or fixed blades, this sharpener works well.
1842141
Short answer: yes, just barely.Long Answer: there is no reinforcement at the bottom edge of the sheath, so if your machete has a sharp point it WILL poke through the fabric.
761071
The only way I know of to sharpen a set of blades like this is by using a rat tail diamond hone. It is skill dependent and time consuming. Highly recommend purchasing a spare set of blades and scrap the idea of sharpening.
1374636
Well, I suppose you COULD take it to a blacksmith that specializes in Japanese swords, but because of the way the sword is made, it would be better simply to ask the blacksmith if he could make one from scratch, considering that if you actually FOUND a blacksmith capable of heat treating a reverse-blade katana, he would pretty much already have to re-grind the bevels of the sword, as it is slightly uneven in the grind,(due to the cheapness of the process used to make this sword for this price.), and THEN heat treat it, so that it doesn't warp or crack. all together, if you asked the smith to re-grind and then treat the sword, it would probably cost one or two hundred dollars for a quality job, and the sword would still be fairly weak compared to if you simply commissioned the smith to make one from scratch for probably five hundred dollars, with much higher quality steel. however, I see no need for it to be heat treated, as it is very sharp when it comes, and the wire-brushing used to make the "hamon" is fairly well done, and looks real, unless scrutinized by a trained eye. if you purchase a sword care kit with it, you can keep this sword for a long time, with a long cutting life, considering its based off of an anime. I got mine at the beginning of the year, and its still in perfect condition. as it is, this sword is still very good, and worth the money, but if you REALLY want a cheap sword with a real hamon, then you should go to http://www.trueswords.com/musashi-1060-carbon-steel-bamboo-warrior-sword-black-saya-p-4315.html for a VERY cheap, and VERY high quality katana with a real hamon. hope this helped! :)