Does Albion have a service where you can purchase their swords sharper than what they send them (factory edge)? Or is that as sharp as they send them (which is pretty sharp)? I always wondered this...

Why not ask the maker what services they offer? :) That seems to be the most efficient route.

In the past, they have shipped at least one example with a sharper-than-normal edge to a customer, but I don't know if it's a standard option. But many people find their factory edge to be plenty sharp. An extra-sharp edge might be less durable than what they normally put on there.

But why not ask them about what they offer and what the pros and cons of the options are? :)

Albion - Europe branch offers pretty much any sword in "sharp" or "butterknife sharp" dulled version, so that at least seems easy, don't know about making it any sharper....