Excellent for reenactments, sparring, practice, and medieval renaissance fairs. The edge is not sharp, but the construction quality is built for sword on sword action. Yes, it will withstand parring and strike at full strength. Has a fuller that travels the length of the blade and serves to lighten and balance the blade. Hard wood scabbard is included, wrapped in leather and has metal fittings. Specifications Overall Length: 40.125 Inches Blade Length: 32 Inches Blade Material: High Carbon Steel Blade Thickness: 5mm Tang: Full Tang, Seamless to Blade Sharpness & Functionality: Functional, Blunted for Reenactment, Practice Bruiser Guard: Forward Swept, 7.75 Inches, Carbon Steel Handle Length: 8.25 Inches Handle: Steel Tang Wrapped w Genuine Leather Webbing Pommel: Carbon Steel, Welded to Tang Scabbard: Wooden, Leather Wrapped, Metal Fittings