straightening metal sword blades

[godfather]

Any suggestion on how to straighten sword blades that have been bent in the box? I can't seem to get them straight.

 

[housecarl]

What material? With resin I have immersed the item in hot water then bent it back into shape.
Carl.

 

[billyturnip]

Same technique works with metal.

Roger.

 

[IIICorps]

I use the edge of my work table.

 

[Einion]

Squeezing can work well - get it as flat as you can with your fingers to begin with, then put the blade down on the desk and press it down, hard, with a piece of wood or whatever you have to hand. Should be no problem to get it completely flat again.

You can also try rolling over it with an X-Axto handle or similar.

Einion

 

[godfather]

thanks!