what are the ends like? are they pointy to stab a cherry with, or are they blunt?
1240558
They are rounded and blunt at both ends. I use them with first graders to have then point to words as they read...no sword fights have ensued!
1240559
It's been a long time but my recollection is that they're actually round at the end not sharp
1986335
I don't find them to be pointy but rather are flattened/smooth on the ends (i.e. not sharp). I don't see this causing any damage to fabrics.
1324663
Simply yes, They are sharp out of the box and can be sharpened more to cut through a watermelons. The real question is how many could it do before it warps the metal. I cut a watermelon and cantaloupe but didn't feel like wasting any more fruit. Blades feel OK in the hand I added a larger gauge paracable to mine. I'm not sure they could last a zombie apocalypse more then a few dozen decapitations. Another issue I had with these is the the sheath. I had to cut the opening so I could get the blades in and out quicker. Luckily I didn't have to go to far to get a knife ;). Great blades for the price you really can't beat it. Simply yes, They are sharp out of the box and can be sharpened more to cut through a watermelons. The real question is how many could it do before it warps the metal. I cut a watermelon and cantaloupe but didn't feel like wasting any more fruit. Blades feel OK in the hand I added a larger gauge paracable to mine. I'm not sure they could last a zombie apocalypse more then a few dozen decapitations. Another issue I had with these is the the sheath. I had to cut the opening so I could get the blades in and out quicker. Luckily I didn't have to go to far to get a knife ;). Great blades for the... » Read More Simply yes, They are sharp out of the box and can be sharpened more to cut through a watermelons. The real question is how many could it do before it warps the metal. I cut a watermelon and cantaloupe but didn't feel like wasting any more fruit. Blades feel OK in the hand I added a larger gauge paracable to mine. I'm not sure they could last a zombie apocalypse more then a few dozen decapitations. Another issue I had with these is the the sheath. I had to cut the opening so I could get the blades in and out quicker. Luckily I didn't have to go to far to get a knife ;). Great blades for the price you really can't beat it. « Show Less
1933003
They do not have sharp edges---they are meant for spreading---not cutting :)
730954
Sharp ... not sharp in the sense that it would cut you, but very narrow. I'd say it's about a millimeter wide at most. But that narrow edge is slightly rounded so that it doesn't feel sharp to your lip.
1599817
No the blade is incredibly blunt. The tip is the only thing that is relatively sharp.
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
2082602
2 1/2 inches...they are sharp and pointed at the end. A really great product!
2070443
They are easy to cut with utility knife or sharp shears. The end cuts are clean and could be cut on angle.
1325986
They have a decent sharpened edge to them. No serrations, don't expect them to do well with a tough steak, but don't give them to a small child either. They could easily cut skin. I'd imagine if you needed to, you could dull them or sharpen them more.
1236687
They are fairly sharp. I find that I have to sharpen my paring knives rather frequently, but I abuse the heck out of them.
1254366
I'm sure you could do this, but they are sharp on the ends (pointed) so it would be a lot of work to shorten them and leave a pointed end.
1546796
It's "factory sharp", I believe. The 'sides' are not sharpened, they're thick and flat. The tip, however, is pointy enough to be sharp. There still really isn't an 'edge' to the sword, but you can hurt someone with the tip, if that's what you were asking. Otherwise, no edge.
151532
They are not sharp. They are tapered to a blunt point and are easy to drive into even the hard packed clay I have. Very much worth the price.
1252522
The end is squared with rounded edges.. These chopsticks are lively to use; the striations at the tapered end help keep food on, especially rice.
1054069
The point is ground and does have a distal taper. Its not quite as thin as the classic Kabar 7" bladed knife, but thats mostly due to the point being a straight clip point and not curved. I'd say, having owned and used both, that this knife tip is about the same. It is fine enough to pick splinters and do fine work, but robust enough to drill holes in wood (if your a bushcrafty kind of fellow). This is not a sharpened crowbar of a survival knife, it is however a real handy sized knife capable of a lifetime of responsible use.
2225255
I use a 4' by 8' target made of 2X4s turned on their side to throw knives and tomahawks. These knives do fine. I have had no problems with the tips. You just have to make sure to wiggle them out of the wood in the same direction as the sharp edges. They are heavy enough and pointed enough that they will sink in 1/2" depending on how hard you throw.