These props are plastic, not metal knives but will have the nice silver luster and will be safe for entry into comic cons and festivals. The tips of the knives are a little pointy. It takes about 5-12 business days during holiday season (August-December) before shipping and 3-5 days during the rest of the year. Breakdown and Explanation of prices: Imperfect: imperfect kit may come warped or with imperfections, can be fixed by any experienced prop maker using bondo and sanding. Not Painted/kit: Comes as a print service, this means you get the parts right off the printer with no post processing work or assembly. The knives are printed as two pieces to maximize detail. They will take a minimal amount of work to customize and you can do this on your own. You receive a left side and a right side in whatever color I have running on the machine at the time. Most of the time, it is black or silver but it could be a random color. To assemble the blades, line them up and glue them together. Allow them to dry before sanding and painting. These are cheaper because you are doing the labor instead of me. It’s a great alternative if you’re good with 3D printed kits and on a budget. contact me with any questions! Painted/Weathered: Comes as shown in the painted weathered picture, already assembled. Contact me with any questions. When buying the kit, (not Painted blade) you can request a basic instruction sheet on how to process this type of prop and tips on painting through email by request if you need help. By purchasing this item, you are releasing JensReplicas from any liability if you poke yourself in the eye. Also, children spin these around like little nuts (this is what I have observed when they visit my home), so it may be prudent for parents to blunt the tips before giving to kids. Contact me and I can tell you how. It’s easy.