Knowing that this knife was designed by a renowned martial arts instructor , intended for close quarter combat fights, and produced by NATO contractor Fox, one expects it to be sharp, if not razor sharp.
However, I regrettably have to report that this blade came blunt straight from factory. Similarly, for a knife of such a high price , its sheath should be authentic and of good quality , not Chinese knockoff which is the one that Specwog knive comes in , out of which every time you unsheathe the knife, scratches will appear on the surface of the blade.
Another drawback to this blade is sharpening. Unless you are a professional cutler and have the right tools for this type of recurve , please, do not try to hone or sharpen it with conventional stones , as you will only ruin its edge and then you would have to reprofile it. Therefore, if you have no plans other than putting this balde on a display , this dull knife will provide you with no applications at all. I am extremely disappointed with it and I would not recommended it to no one!