Children's Knife - Left Hand - Cat's Paw The blade is not sharp and is safe. It is not suitable for cucumbers or raw carrots, but it can cut boiled eggs and ham. I did not see any noticeable dirt or scratches, but I apologize if I missed anything. Please consider this item as used. I am very sorry, but I cannot accept price negotiations or returns after the item has been shipped. Regarding shipping, I try to process within 24 hours, but there may be times when I cannot due to outings or a child's sudden illness. If you are in a hurry, please check with me in the comments, or please check the "About Shipping" section in my profile. Thank you very much for your understanding.