These are not self defense weapons so don't get your hopes up (Even though they are stainless steel and full tang, the balancing is way off.) However, they are fantastic decoration pieces, with stunning detail! The knifes were flawless and well packaged. They do come sharp just like any high-quality collectible knife. Don't let the pictures deceive you, they are WAY better than advertised. There are details within the details, and the harsh yellow which made me hesitant to buy them was actually a light American oak. A perfect addition to any collection!COMPLAINTS: The knifes are perfect, but I did have a problem with the Plaque. Although the wood and painting is flawless the structure, not so much. The rubber grips on the upper hooks were too long and had to be trimmed down, the circular piece in the center fell off of it's base and had to be super glued back on, the hardware to attach it was too short resulting in some instability. And the most frustrating of all, the pre-drilled hole was to small for the hardware in the center piece, hope you guys have a drill handy! The blade quality allowed me to overlook the structure of the plaque. These may not be self-defense weapons, but if push comes to shove and a band of orcs breaks into your house, you can sure as heck poke a few holes in them.Overall this is a fantastic collectible that WILL make every nerd that walks through your doors the most jealous man or woman alive!