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Short track blade sharpening

Sharp blades make the difference in the corners, and short track skaters sharpen often, sometimes before every training. Here you will find everything to sharpen and maintain your own short track blades: diamond stones and sharpening plates, burr stones and carbide, polishing stones, replacement sheets, a sharpening jig or frame. From NAGANO, Skate-Tec and CBC.

Does your blade still need a rocker? Have it set with the STE rockering service.

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Stones, jigs and blade care

Sharpening

Sharp blades make the difference in the corners. Short track skaters sharpen often, sometimes before every training. Keep your blades sharp: diamond sharpening plates, polishing and burr stones, replacement sheets and sharpening jigs from Skate-Tec, NAGANO Skate and CBC.

Sharpening stones

A diamond sharpening plate or stone removes material quickly and puts a clean, straight edge on the blade. Many skaters work with two grits: a coarser grit to sharpen and a finer one to finish. Then a polishing stone gives a smooth surface, and a burr stone or carbide removes the burr. Replacement sheets keep your diamond plate in top condition.

Sharpening jigs and frames

A sharpening jig holds both blades in place so you sharpen straight and even. The Skate-Tec Jig Pro is light enough to take along to competitions. The CBC sharpening frame is a sturdy choice for home or the club.

Rocker and blade care

Besides sharpening, every short track blade needs a rocker (curve) and a bend. Our blades ship factory pre-bent but are not rockered, so add the STE rockering service to have your preferred profile set before first ice. Dry your blades after every training and store them in blade guards or a blade case to prevent rust.

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Insider Info from Short Track EquipmentHow often should my blades be re-rockered?

Normal sharpening slowly pulls your rocker out of shape, so check it with a rocker gauge. If you skate about five times a week, a new rocker roughly once a month is a good rule of thumb. Also re-rocker after a clash that leaves a nick you can't sharpen out. The bend keeps changing too; that's why we recommend the Skate-Tec M-Wave / ATTAQ bridge system, which helps the blade hold its bend longer.

Frequently asked questions about sharpening

How often should you sharpen short track blades?

Often. Many short track skaters sharpen before every training, because a sharp, straight edge makes the difference in the corners. Remove the burr with a burr stone or carbide after sharpening.

Which sharpening stone do I need?

Many skaters work with two grits: a coarser one to sharpen and a finer one to finish, followed by a polishing stone and a burr stone. The two-sided NAGANO Frank’s Signature diamond plates come in 140/400 (repairing damaged or wavy blades), 400/600 (standard sharpening and deburring) and 600/1200 (fine deburring and final polish). No water or oil needed.

Which sharpening jig should I choose?

A sharpening jig holds both blades so you sharpen straight and even. The Skate-Tec Jig Pro with its carbon tube weighs about 1.7 kg and takes blades from 16" to 19", handy for travelling to competitions. The CBC Pro-Sharpening Frame is a solid frame for home or the club, with hardened steel contact pins and clamps that do not distort your blade’s bend.

What is rockering?

Rockering means setting the rocker: the curve of the blade along its length. Besides a rocker, a short track blade also needs a bend. Our blades ship factory pre-bent but are not rockered. With the STE rockering service you choose your profile when you order.

How do you prevent rust on your blades?

Dry your blades well after every training and store them in blade guards or a blade box.

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