sharpening/profiling old Tuuk V2 steel for the first time

[Nealoc187 10]

I've got some brand new in box Micron 10-90 skates (with the red stripe) with Tuuk V2 blades that have never been worn or sharpened. I've been thinking about getting new skates but I might give these a try for the hell of it rather than spending $500 on new skates.

Question is this, will a normal hockey shop be able to sharpen these bad boys with their super thin blade (obviously ROH not FBV), or are they going to jack them up?

For those unfamiliar with them, the blade is a normal thickness for about the first two inches or so, and then is probably 40% thinner for the remaining length. Here is a pic:

The other option is to forego using the V2s and just get some new steel and/or holders.

[raganblink 82]

They should be able to, give it a go.

[joshy207 15]

Just make sure the sharpener knows what they're doing. It's really easy to mess up V2 steel. Most sharpeners today probably haven't ever seen it, let alone sharpened it.

[boo10 323]

I'm so jealous! I threw away my 10-90's after 15 years when the holder broke. Figured it was time for something new, but deeply regret it. IMHO, the best skate ever made.

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

Just make sure the sharpener knows what they're doing. It's really easy to mess up V2 steel. Most sharpeners today probably haven't ever seen it, let alone sharpened it.

It's in the training manual, Mr. Store Captain!

[beanhead 22]

I remember when those first came out, approx. 1990.