is it sharp / battle ready?
1497587
Mine was pretty sharp. Definitely pointy, but don't go swinging it at hard things, the handle will most likely break as it is made of 2 pieces that aren't very well welded together
1497588
Like most knives, it comes in "sharp enough" condition. You can chop zombies up with it right out of the box. But if you want to take zombie heads off really clean you'll need to take a stone to it.
1497589
Yes, very sharp. Definitely not a toy. Don't whack any hardwood trees either. The steel isn't that flexible and can snap
605945
No it isn't, while it is kind of sharp I had to send away to be sharpened and even then it wasn't as sharp as I would like. Hope this helps! :)
121020
It's very sharp at the point. It really depends on the 10 year old, though. My 10 year old is very responsible with tools that can hurt people so it hasn't been a problem. He showed it to a few friends and understands that it's for show, not for play.
1999706
As in real life combat such as slicing something/someone, no it has a flat edge, it is fairly pointy so you can stab stuff, but as for cutting and slicing it won't work. And let's face it, if you wanted to use something to poke someone in combat without slashing, you would just use a foil
1453912
its 1045, doesnt come battle ready, but does come somewhat sharp, as sharp as it can be and still be legal 2 ship, hope you enjoy as much as i do :)
1405794
Yes the blade is sharp on both sides.it does. Have a false edge on top.gen 2 airforce.survival is built tough.
1223366
It's solid. The scabbard could be tighter though and that would be the only issue I have with it. And yes it's factory sharp.
79730
First let me say that "Battle ready swords" all have carbon steel blades, those with stainless steel are very most often wall hangers (there are exceptions such as those made for the collection of "Lord of the Ring" etc , those are not inexpensive and are very well made and are work of arts, stainless steel is great for blades of 12" or less (there are many different grades of stainless steel) however once the blade is over 12 or so inches, it becomes very brittle. Now back to your question, this particular sword is designed for people learning the art of cutting (go to Youtube you will find many videos on that subject), it has a very nice sharp blade & yes you sure could use it for self defense BUT you should have at least some training on the different types of cuts & slashes, of course if your attacker has a firearm, escaping may be the best option! You also need to see the dimensions of space available since it is not a small blade. My favorite is the CAS HENWEI TACTICAL WAKIZASHI, it is the smaller sized sword, the blade is 20", razor sharp and very quick and agile, check it out here, it is not cheap but well worth it.
218676
Right out of the box it would have enough blade to widdle. I haven't had it long so I don't know how long it will stay sharp and I haven't tried to re-sharpen it yet to see what kind of edge it keeps or for how long.
1519632
I am not sure exactly what you mean by "battle ready." However, like any sharp bladed weapon, it can kill an enemy, but if you mean can you use this sword to strike against an armored Samurai, or against another metal sword, I cannot answer that question. Is it suitable for practice? Yes, if you are into Kenjutsu, or Iaido or Iaijutsu or kata practice. However, for actual cutting practice, I would not advise this Katana model. I suggest you search for a more sturdy and stronger Katana (Samurai sword). I hope this has helped you in your search for a quality katana.
1173083
Blade is very sharp out of box, hadn't needed to sharpen yet, expect it to be a bear when I do because of the d2 hardness
1070622
To me, sharp means something which might have the ability to cut you. I used mine again just last night. Each edge is not just rounded, it is turned into itself. Especially for the price, it is nicely made. It is thin metal. The (turned), edges make the piece stronger. You might say it is on the flimsy side, but definitely NOT sharp edges. It might be taller, stronger, but definitely no sharp edges.
280068
no,if you want a sword to cut this isnt the one, its just ornament (a really cool one though)if you want a sword to fight with this is what you want to look for: sharpness, carbon steel (stainless is really brittle and breaks easily), and a full tang ( meaning the steel of the blade goes through the handle all the way (like when you see a kitchen knifes handle being metal sandwitched by two pieces of plastic to make the grip comfortable))sry for the late response
2015258
It comes fairly sharp. Sharp enough to begin wok ring with, but you can always make it sharper.
509922
Its not sharpened to a fine point. It is "blunt". It is pointed enough to cause pain but not be looked a as a weapon.
151033
the blade is sharp and ready to go. You can make it sharper if you desire bur not necessary.
632900
Mine was very sharp. Not razor sharp, but certainly so sharp it had to be handled with caution right out of the box.