Judging from the picture this must be an object of some importance. The wood halft show age and care in manufacture. I would think most nonferrous weapons are pretty good to stab with. They will cut is true but I do not think one would cut with this mak, unless you really had to. If it was held as special in the original context, it may be quite old and repairs would be carried out as and when required. I would not fancy being bludgeoned with for sure.
