Blade Straightening

[Federico]

Originally Posted by Jeff D

Hi All,

I have a M1927 Soviet shashka with a slightly bent blade. Does anyone have any tricks to straighten it.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
Jeff

Wood blocks and a vice could work. So could gentle bending on the knee. Ive done both to straighten somewhat bent blades. But then again, I have not been going for perfect straight, but rather straighter than say a 90 degree bend. At some point, if one cant straighten fully, there is the danger of creating an S bend. Ive heard of some people pounding such bends out on an anvil. But then I am paranoid with antiques. Rather have a slight curve, than a broken sword.