Item:Book of master weaponsmithing instructions/Chapter 10/Metal weapon honing

A page of the Book of master weaponsmithing instructions, chapter 10: metal weapon honing.

Book	Book of master weaponsmithing instructions
Chapter	10
Lowest book	Apprentice

The book page below is quoted as read in game on 11 November 2026. Page numbers shift when recipes are added or the books are re-sorted; the chapter page has the current list.

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You begin to study the instructions and slowly understand how to hone metal weapons.  Honing uses stock removal with a grinding wheel to reduce the weight of a finished weapon.  Honing can be useful to reduce the weight of a weapon when ore with a reduced density is unavailable.
To hone a weapon you must first get a grindstone spinning fast and then PUSH the grindstone with the weapon.  Occasionally, you will then need to RUB the weapon with a wire brush to smooth any burrs from the stock removal.
Lastly, a coat of oil will have to be POURed onto the metal to protect it.  Be sure to remember that you can Hone, or Balance a weapon - but not both!