Regarding sharpness, i think it depends on your usage as well, one person may receive it and want to push cut paper with it/prepare dinner, the next guy might want to go and beat on some 2X4s. AFAIK you should have different edge geometries for each use. From the busses and rats that i have, i kinda prefer that they have an edge that's not too sharp new, i mainly use them outdoors so i prefer a more durable edge. Just my 2 cents <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />