Is the blade hand sharpened ?
159409
No it is not, it is sharp but not hand sharpened and not sharp enough for immediate use. However it is easy to sharpen if you are slightly expeienced.
159410
It appears to be. There are no grinding marks and it is quite sharp. I touched up the edge so it was extremely sharp but it took very little to get that way. Fittings are solid brass and tight, a very good sword for the money.
159411
It doesn't look like it. Don't get me wrong is sharp as heck. I love mine especially for the price. I expected a cheap crappy sword i could use like a machete, but it actually feels really sturdy. And for the price i can actually use it and not worry about messing it up because i can just buy another one of i do. And do far it's been tough. My son and i have taken it out and cut through all kinds of stuff. 3 or 4 milk jugs full of water etc. It feels like it could take off a small appendage or at least do a lot of damage trying.
1903045
I do not believe it can be sharpened. However, the cutting blade can be replaced, because I've had that done.
869436
I've just purchased mine this year so I haven't had to sharpen the blades. but there is a specialized tool for it that is pulled along the blade. That all I know about it.
218749
No, it is not self sharpening but the blade has lasted me about a year so far with no problems & that year has inucluded all the paper/card stock needed for mine & my sister's weddings (invites, programs, favor tags, shower invites, thank you cards etc).
2015261
Yes, it comes sharpened and it is a very nice hatchet. We love Estwing products.
2011378
mine was and is sharp...and i'm sure it can be sharpened if needed...i hope it helps
1757407
It comes with an edge on it but it is certainly not sharp. You could not cut your finger if you ran it down the edge. To me, this means that it needs to be sharpened.
1298605
Yes it can be sharpened; the blade is metal and can be sharpened like a standard knife/sword. I have not sharpened it because it came pretty sharp (mainly at the tip) and also it was for my son where the duller the better!
429240
This knife was delivered with a near razor sharp edge and hollow ground. I am maintaining the edge with a translucent Arkansas stone with oil. Keep in mind that sharpening is a skill that needs to be learned. Any hand tool that can sharpen can also round over or dull the edge. If you don't know how to sharpen fine hand tools go to your local woodworker's store and take a class.
2235163
blade is sharpened on one side. sharp enough where you should not need to sharpen it. main purpose of this is for stabbing though, not cutting.
1265
Not initially. It comes already sharpened and it is extremely sharp. I'm sure, after some use, it will require some sharpening.
1304933
Sorry, just saw this email. Hope it's not too late to help you. No, I don't believe the edge you speak of is sharpened. I gave the knife to my daughter to take to college with her, so I don't have it handy. Will it take an edge? I don't know, I suppose it's possible. That doesn't help, I know, but since I don't have it with me I don't want to say anything misleading.
2171249
it has the blade sharpener attached, but it must be adjusted before use, also: use a light touch to sharpen your blade when needed.
733790
Yes ,blade is very hard,do not poke in to wood,use ceramic to sharpen,I use it every day:hunting,fishing,small carvings..etc ,also serve me for self defense,this blade is 3'' long so it is legal in most states,it is on small side for regular size palms,if Yours hands are extra large get the knife size up,great as a neck style,no one will see it,practice draw & recovery so U wont cut U self,no joke !!! supper sharp.Andy
1410990
Yes, the blade is replaceable. I'm not sure the blade can be sharpened. If the blade is oiled regularly it shouldn't need sharpening.
1476103
The answer is "Yes". But, it arrives dull: I sharpened ours immediately, mostly using a file.HTH,Robert
1612686
There is not a sharpener included. The blade comes sharpened but is not super sharp.