It'd be a way to keep the wok busy so it didn't freak out at least.

[She grunted and shook her head. When he spoke of the weapon having been a gift rather than a choice, it made her think of items whose souls were awake yet again. Hmmmm. But it wasn't important in and of itself. The serrated edge definitely looked to be more than natural.]

No, I have nothing like that skill. Noble women only ever carried a tanto in my time. I haven't wielded a blade since back then. the claws usually do fine.