How sharp is the swedge on the espada XL?

[tjiscooler]

Is it pretty wide on top or can it be sharpened without removing a lot of material?

Also, Where can I get a stonewashed version?

 

[THE PUNISHER]

got a large to trade.

 

[tjiscooler]

Thanks, I appreciate the offer but I'm lookin for the troll alaying power of the XL!

 

[G. Scott H.]

I don't have one, but from pics I could find online it looks like the swedge is flat along the top (thicker/wider near the tip end). Definitely not the kind of swedge that comes to an apex but just isn't sharpened. Looks like it'd take some serious grinding to get it sharp.

 

[Cold Steel Knives]

It's not sharpened. As its intended to ride in the pocket tip up it was never produced with a sharpened clip
It's possible to sharpen it (I've seen one that a fan had modified and carried in a custom leather holster under his arm) but you will need to remove quite a lot of material.
Give our customer services team a call regarding the stone wash model. I am not sure if they are shipping yet. I personally have only seen the Medium version stonewashed.
They will be able to tell you if they are shipping and also help you find a local dealer. Thanks

 

[Freman Bloodglaive]

I wouldn't sharpen the swedge even if it was easy to do. There's enough of the blade exposed when closed for a sharpened swedge to cut you badly, and that detracts from its utility as an EDC knife.

 

[tjiscooler]

Good point. I haven't held one in hand yet to examine it. Was mostly curious.

Thanks cold steel, I'll ask customer service.