Sharpness

=== Definition===

Sharpness is the bar of which, there is a sword coloured according to your sword's current sharpness, which depends on the swords capability or how much you have attacked a monster.

How to Restore Sharpness
Sharpness can be restored through sharpening the sword on a Whetstone or a Mini Whetstone, in which the Mini Whetstone is a Supply Item.

Sharpness Rates:
From Highest to Lowest Accordingly:

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd: White > Blue > Green > Yellow > Orange > Red.

Special Notes:

 * Some Monsters may need a certain sharpness to break thier armour: For example: Agnaktor's skin armour, When cooled, can only be penetrated by Weapons with Blue or White Sharpness. However, when it is has lava on it, it needs a Weapon of Yellow Sharpness or above to hit it
 * Mining is a good source for Whetstones, which can restore sharpness of a Weapon.