eli5 why are axes in movies and TV shows dull? Are they always sold that way and sharpened later on what?

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Examples include E2S3 of Breaking bad and of course American psycho.

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If an axe was as sharp as a kitchen knife, I’d be afraid of the blade breaking when it came down on a piece of wood rather than actually cutting through it. The thicker the metal, the sturdier it is.