Does this come sharp or do you have to sharpen it
1578401
It's not exactly a blunt object, but you won't be able to shave with it. You'll want to put a bit of an edge on there. But not to sharp or you'll have a sharp, large blade, bouncing right back at you.
1578402
You'll probably want to sharpen it. For reference, 120 grit paper will get a better edge than it comes with. But you could do some small brush slashing if you had to. Cold Steel machetes are not like their other knifes. They are lesser quality and do not come with a similar finish. Also, I'd buy the two handed Latin. It is more versatile and has better balance.
1578403
It comes sharp, but the blade is completely painted so it gets sharper after the paint wears off on the edge.
1578404
it is a piece of crap.. too light and limber to do much and IS NOT an easy tool to sharpen.. i roughed with a 4 inch grinder then filed then stoned and still would not say i was satisfied....i repeat,, if you have not purchased yet,,, look up a bobo knife and get one... at least it has enough weight to work with... keep in mind,,, the less weight,,, the harder you must work to get results....
932367
Mine is serrated so it can't be sharpened, but it shouldn't have to be. They call it micro serrated, the teeth are very small and close together. Don't put the blades in the dishwasher or let hard stuff hit them and it should last a long time
1461728
Purchased this at end of season. So have not had to sharpen it. I did purchase the sharpener for it. These mowers usually last for years. I live near Amish country and I know they use and sharpen them.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.
932984
Mine came extremely sharp. I have used a kitchen electric sharpener when it got dull and I can easily slice through paper. I use the chefs choice electric sharpener.
1821874
I have no idea because I have not yet had to sharpen it. My experience with sharpeners is that it takes quite a while before they would need sharpening, so I wouldn't base a purchase decision on it.
632897
As sharp as a butter knife in your kitchen. You'll have a lot of money to invest in sharpening stones and hours of your time. It took me about 5 months to sharpen it.
745506
Not to often, depending on long you use it. I usually sharpen it while I'm using it just to have a sharp point to use.
1176238
I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker for it. It's fairly inexpensive and the easiest sharpening method. As far as not needing to sharpen it because it has a "SpyderEdge," that's total nonsense. It's a blade. Blades dull with use. Blades need to be sharpened.
1308264
I don't think it needs to be sharpened for a very long time. At the price, you can always get another one. If you want to spend $130.00 and up, you may have to have it sharpened professionally .
932366
You can sharpen the blade! I pulled the blade out and took it to my local knife sharpener. He did it for a few bucks and it's good as new! You can also pull the blade out and use your blade straightener on it too.
1472981
yes, pretty pretty sharp. But you can improve this with a 8000 or 6000 grit stone significantly. It is by far the most sharpest knife I´ve ever seen.
15031
Mine came ready to go. I've used them numerous time and they still don't need sharpening. I've had them looked at by the experts at the rink and mine still don't need sharpening, but it depends on how often you skate. I just love these skates and you can't beat the deal. Hope this helped.
2059549
Sharpened, which I love, because you can control the point you want :-). Hope this helps.
799851
Have not had to sharpen yet. It is a small knife, but very well made. Also, there are different types of blades in terms of metal, on Case knives.
1997841
I have used it frequently for about a year and a half, and it has not needed to be sharpened, unlike my expensive knives. My local Sur la Table store sharpens while you wait for $5 per blade.
244942
honestly this knife comes very sharp and stays that way for a while. I would either take it to a local knife sharpener or just use typical sharpening methods