have to say I'm in a bit of disagreement with most the guys on here. I believe that if the edge of you're blade has a burr on it you're gonna do a heck of a lot more damage than you will with a razor sharp head. Reason being razor sharp head slices heal more quickly and efficiently than a tear. A tear will not heal as fast, because a slice will piece back together quickly and more efficiently, however a tear is harder to splice back together efficiently. I'll take the cut of a burred woodsman or snuffer than anything else.