Wood's fine for a quick cut, but in the real fight you get sand, mud, sweat – that’s gonna gnaw at the grain. A light blade helps, but without metal you lose edge and can't hold a heavy hit. If you’re going to take it out there, finish it with a hard resin or oil, keep it trimmed, and don’t expect it to outlast a steel one. Better use it for a quick slash or a silent kill, not a full firefight.

Alright, keep the resin thick and let it cure hard. Tighten that grain, no soft spots. Once it’s sealed, it’ll hold up. You know what to do. Good luck.