how sharp is it, and how durable is it for cutting?
1063061
The sword arrived with a very clean, sharp edge. After cutting several pieces of green bamboo approx. 3" in dia, the blade only showed a slight scratch without any curling or nicks. Overall the blade, specifically the edge, remained the very sharp and stable. I have also completed the "paper cut" test with the Katana. It slices the paper very cleanly with no dragging. I have even cut a branch off a live tree approx 1" in diam. (not the best way to use the katana) without any nicks or dulling of the edge.
1063062
The sword its sharpen I try it with two gallons of water at the same time and had a nice clean cut
1128453
I can definitely say it's strong and sharp enough to cut through a potato. The only issue would be that you'd have to use either smaller potatoes in general, or go through the tedium of double-cutting, lining up the cutter with subsequent cuts if the potato is too large. Strength/sharpness have not been an issue at all with this fun little tool!
844328
It's a great, sharp blade; but will tend to rust if not kept dry and maybe oiled. I've had mine for years and it's still rockin!
1816275
It is not, but it is sharp enough that that has not been an issue for me so far. I have used the knife to cut tomatoes, and bread recently, and no problems.
2270086
I've had no issue with cutting anything you'd expect it should. Very sharp out of the box and easy to maintain. I'd stick with the straight blade.
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.
2171309
The blade is reasonably durable, but like any metal cutting implement, it does require sharpening to keep its performance optimal. Personally, I use a diamond coated honing tool, and I sharpen it after every trip where it sees significant use
2106987
So far - darn good. No problems with durability. Lost some point after a while but barely and it's easy to sharpen it back
1497589
Yes, very sharp. Definitely not a toy. Don't whack any hardwood trees either. The steel isn't that flexible and can snap
649069
It pretty much will cut thru anything with ease. It is necessary to keep it honed with a steel and i have it professionaly sharpened every month.I actually have a boning and butcher knife i use for specific tasks.
1000551
I think its good. Its sharp, but i havent really done any cutting with it cuz it looks so nice.
1764551
It is sturdy and sharp enough if used as a weapon, it could do some serious damage. However, for cosplay purposes, the blade is completely dull, and not sharpened. It's metal, can still cut if you intend to. The tip is really sharp though. If you poke a bedsheet with it, it will probably rip it.
1410593
I'd say it's not durable enough but it is sharp I cut my self when it arrived as it is sent already sharpened
897010
I have two of these, bought 3 or 4 years ago from Sharp directly. Both are still working flawlessly. (The one I keep in the bedroom gets used/abused more often than its downstairs sibling.)
494310
I haven't noticed any dullness with the blade although I've only used it a few times. I do think it is a pretty good quality for the price. It is not too loud either.
115374
it sharpens really well. You'll be able to slice through any vegetable with little to no effort...just glide right through.
929905
I've had mine for about 10 years and I have chopped nuts, veggies etc and it has stayed sharp. By far the best hand chopper you can buy, well worth the money.