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Spike fix

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Radson, Feb 21, 2017.

  1. Radson

    Radson Honed Member

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    I just wanted to know, what's the best way to sharpen a flat spike?
     
    Feb 21, 2017
  2. Ben Lowe

    Ben Lowe Slayer

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    Sand paper.
     
    Feb 21, 2017
  3. JoJo_hudson1253

    JoJo_hudson1253 Honed Member

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    yes
     
    Feb 21, 2017
  4. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    @MattSweets made a vid on Youtube on sharpening your kendama spike, but sand paper sounds like a lot better of an option unless it's just flat and the "spike" is completely gone.
     
    Feb 21, 2017
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  5. SumerDama

    SumerDama n00b

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    So I have absolutely torn up the spikes on some of my kendamas, as it is bound to happen, but does anyone have a good easy fix to make them "pointy" again. I've tried using sandpaper on the first kendama I ever bought cause it was really cheap and I didn't care about messing it up but I just can't seem to get a good straight spike. I don't really care if it's completely pointy again but the ones I have that need fixed are completely flat. Any tips/tricks/or just how to fix a dull spike in general?
     
    Mar 20, 2018
  6. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    There's already a thread about this:

    https://www.downspike.com/threads/spike-fix.1461/

    @goenKendama

    However, I don't see any problems with having a dull spike. If anything, it just makes border balances easier. If you're going for longevity, then I would use a pencil sharpener and sharpen it at an angle to reduce the chances of the spike getting too short and oddly-shaped. After that, 2-3 layers of spike glue should be able to keep it sharp.
     
    Mar 20, 2018
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  7. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    @SumerDama Yep @James Hoang is correct we already had a similar thread running so yours has been merged. In case you missed the announcement we have a brand new Search function that hopefully will help you guys find the existing threads you might need.
     
    Mar 20, 2018
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