| Are you still looking for the perfect sword letter | | | | (stone/ceramic/diamond) at a 22-25 degree angle. |
| opener? These products make the perfect gift | | | | 3. Your new sword letter opener might be made |
| for sword collectors and non-sword buyers alike. | | | | from high carbon steel. If this is the case, be sure |
| Consider these five helpful hints before you buy a | | | | to apply a light coat of oil to your blade at least |
| sword letter opener to ensure that your purchase | | | | once a week. Doing this will prevent rust and |
| is a success: | | | | corrosion from developing. |
| 1. If you are purchasing a sword letter opener as | | | | 4. Do you plan to use your sword for cutting |
| a gift for someone, you want to make sure that | | | | tests or chopping? You should make sure that it is |
| you buy the correct type. | | | | made with a full tang if you plan to venture |
| Samurai swords will have a round hand guard with | | | | outside of letter opening. This will protect you and |
| a single-edged blade. European swords have a | | | | anyone around you from being seriously injured if |
| straight hand guard with blades that often have | | | | the blade disconnects from the handle. |
| two edges. | | | | 5. Be careful if you plan to store your sword |
| 2. In order for your letter opener to actually be | | | | letter opener. Moisture will develop inside of a |
| effective, you will need to keep it sharp. You can | | | | sword sheath after time, which will cause rust and |
| sharpen it by using almost any sharpening method | | | | or pitting on your blade. |