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I've heard a rumour that Tiso Ratho now do an ice screw sharpening service similar to the one that Needlesports does. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

In reply to steev: Has anyone had theirs sharpened at needlesports? Is it worth the money?

In reply to steev:

I'm positive I can remember seeing one there a while back - although can't confirm it is there now. Used to be at the back right?

In reply to steev:

What is there to sharpen ? Couldn't you get a needle file from Wilkinsons
of Edinburgh and do it yourself ?

surely its just the point you want to sharpen anyway ?

In reply to TooCauldAgain:
You only sharpen the points of the screw. The idea behing the grivel system is to stop you making a mess of it as the screw is fixed in a jig. There is nothing to stop you sharpening your own screws provided you know what you are doing although having the screw fixed in a jig will make the process a lot easier.

In reply to Reach>Talent: A five quid file and your hand works just fine. I've been doing it for years. http://lightfromthenorth.blogspot.com/2007/02/ice-screw-sharpening.html