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Wings [[RuleOfCool look cool]], which is why sometimes PowerGivesYouWings. However, being cool doesn't necessarily make a set of wings ''[[WingsDoNothing practical]]'', especially if they're [[StationaryWings not even necessary for flight]]. [[GoodWingsEvilWings Bone wings]], for example, aren't usually shaped in such a way for secondary features like FeatherFlechettes or [[RazorWind Razor Winds]]... that is, until you [[AbsurdlySharpBlade sharpen them]] to make the wings themselves a back-mounted secondary weapon that can used alongside [[WingedHumanoid regular hands]].

This trope has several variants depending on how the wing or feathers (or equivalent) is edged: A sharpened tip functions as a rather brutal dagger or even a set of spikes if the feathers can be spread. If the whole outer edge is sharp, then it functions as an [[CoolSword unusual sword]]. Larger wings made for gliding can be also edged on the leading side for the purpose of literally [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe flying through one's enemies]]; this often comes up more in flying vessels and occasionally {{Jet Pack}}s.

See also MasterOfTheLevitatingBlades (for floating weapons positioned like wings) and HelicopterBlender.
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[[folder:Anime and Manga]]
%%* ''Manga/DGrayMan'': Alma Karma
* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'': Certain Digimon have blades for wings, such as [=SlashAngemon=].
* From ''Manga/{{Trigun}}'', one of Knives' powers is part of his body turning into feathers which are monomolecular blades ([[MeaningfulName hence the name 'Knives']]).
* ''Anime/MazingerZ'' has the Scramble Cutter, an attack in which he uses his Jet Scrambler's wings to slice into the enemy. Anime/GreatMazinger goes one step further with the Great Booster. Anime/{{Mazinkaiser}} takes it to the next step with the Kaiser Boomerang. Of course, that's probably cheating as it ''throws'' its Scrander.
* ''Manga/MagicalRecordLyricalNanohaForce'' has [[SwissArmyWeapon Raising Heart's]] [[AttackDrone stand-alone flight mode]]. The [[SchematizedProp schematics]] shown in its "Force NEXT" [[http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5498/nanohastrikecannon.jpg article]] reveal that the wings it gains in this mode double as flight stabilizers and cutting weapons.
* In ''Manga/PandoraHearts'', Demios'... wingish bone things [[OffWithHisHead cut people's heads right the heck off]].
* Angels and a couple other extremely powerful characters in ''Literature/ACertainMagicalIndex'' possess massive wings used as their main form of attack.
* Kanoko Sanjo from the anime adaptation of ''Manga/TerraforMARS'', whose razor-sharp titanium wings can cleave through Terraformars like a machete through balsa wood. Her flying into an entire swarm of Terraformars leaves dozens of them sliced into ribbons.
* ''Manga/TokyoGhoul'': The ukaku type of kagune is composed of fleshy wings emerging from the shoulder blades that can harden at will and fire small, featherlike, razor sharp projectiles.
* Edward the Ripper, a background character in ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED'', got his name from the time he cut a ''mobile suit'' (admittedly, a lightly-armored DINN) in half with is fighter's wing.
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[[folder:Comic Books]]
* ''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica'': The Falcon with his HardLight wings acts as this.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMaximumDinobots'': Swoop's Pteranodon wings are shown to be incredibly sharp, and he slices a Jet to pieces with them.
* In ''ComicBook/UsagiYojimbo'', the Komori ninja are clan of ninja bats who typically line the outer edges of their wings with long blades to make for deadly attacks in flight.
* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman'' [[ComicBook/WonderWoman1987 Vol 2]], [[ComicBook/WonderWoman2006 Vol 3]] & [[ComicBook/WonderWomanRebirth Vol 5]]: The more modern Silver Swans have been known to use their steel wings for slicing attacks.
* ''ComicBook/XMen'': When Archangel was converted into a Horseman (Death) by Apocalypse, he gained a pair of razor-sharp, metallic wings that could be used as slashing weapons, as well as firing FeatherFlechettes.
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[[folder:Fan Works]]
* [=GLaDOS=]'s pony form in ''Fanfic/BetterLivingThroughScienceAndPonies'' has wings that "were built somewhat like feathered wings, but the feathers were were replaced with large, bristling bits of razor sharp metal. Appendages that could undoubtedly provide flight but also be used to cut a certain dull orange pony to ribbons."
* ''Fanfic/ChildOfTheStorm'' has Archangel, who, like his current comics counterpart, has these but retains his otherwise human appearance. He's utterly miserable about them, which isn't surprising, since they essentially mean he CantHaveSexEver or even hold someone without risking chopping them to pieces.
* The ''Fanfic/SavageSkies'' series has Perlin Bluestreak, whose feathers were replaced with razor-sharp blades.
* In ''Fanfic/WinterWar'', Pagally's resurrection gives her deceptively soft-looking wings that are actually razor-edged, as shown when she uses them in battle against [[spoiler: the Nemu clones]].
* In several ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' fanfics, such as [[Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimesOfAWinningPony some of the Winningverse stories]] and ''[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/109877/the-twilight-prince The Twilight Prince]]'', pegasi use blades strapped to their wings called [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin wingblades]].
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[[folder:Films -- Animation]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'', there's a passing mention of the "Timberjack" species, whose wings can slice right through trees.
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[[folder:Films -- Live-Action]]
* ''Film/{{Legion}}'': The angel [[ArchangelGabriel Gabriel]] has very sharp wings. He eviscerates a few people with them, and they're also bulletproof.
* ''Film/Underworld2003'': Marcus uses his wings to impale targets, as well as fly.
* In ''Film/GodzillaVsMegaguirus'', Megaguirus' wings can slice through buildings and damage Godzilla.
* In ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'', Vulture's wings are capable of cutting through concrete, which he uses to bring a building down on Spider-Man later on in the film.
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[[folder:Literature]]
* Stormwings from the ''Literature/TortallUniverse'' are covered in steel/metal feathers that are extremely sharp.
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[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
* A first season episode of ''Series/{{Fringe}}'' opens with a man getting attacked by a swarm of Razor Winged ''butterflies.''
* ''Series/Lucifer2016'': Rory, Lucifer and Chloe's KidFromTheFuture in Season 6, has angel wings where each feather is like spear head or a dagger capable of harming Celestial beings. In the GrandFinale the BigBad plucks some from her wings to use as weapons against Lucifer.
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[[folder:Other Sites]]
* ''Website/SCPFoundation'', [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-553 SCP-553 ("Crystalline Butterflies").]] The wings of adult SCP-553 are 5 millimeters thick and taper to sharp edges. They can attack dangerous opponents by slicing them with their wings, inflicting a wound up to 1 centimeter deep.
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[[folder:Religion and Mythology]]
* The [[Myth/GreekMythology Sixth Labor of Hercules]] was to drive away the Stymphalian Birds, which were described as having feathers made of bronze and wings so sharp they could penetrate a man's shield and armor.
* The [[Myth/AztecMythology Aztec goddess]] Itzpapalotl had butterfly wings made out of obsidian blades.
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[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
* ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' has the ''Scars of Mirrodin'' card [[https://scryfall.com/card/som/140/bladed-pinions Bladed Pinions.]]
* ''TabletopGame/{{Champions}}''. In the adventure ''V.O.I.C.E. of Doom'', the villain Goshawk can attack with the slicing feathers on his suit's wings.
* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons''
** TabletopGame/DarkSun has a semi-sentient monster called "razorwing". It's a pteradon-like creature with sharp bone edges on its wings (span about 8'). Big inflexible wings are good only for gliding, and get bad maneuverability even then, but telekinetic flight power allows razorwings to rapidly accelerate from ambush. Though since they live in [[SandIsWater the Sea of Silt]], the usual prey is a slow [[FlyingSeafoodSpecial hydrogen jellyfish]] anyway.
** TabletopGame/ForgottenRealms [[TooMuchForManToHandle dragonmagic]] includes the ''Sharpwings'' spell. It makes wings cutting (wing buffet attack deals double claw damage while keeping its knockdown effect) without any visual changes.
** One variant of the crystal living statue, a common low-level monster in the Basic/Expert/etc edition of D&D, is equipped with metal wings that it uses to make slashing attacks.
* Creator/GamesWorkshop games:
** ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000'':
*** A popular species of AttackAnimal trained by [[TheFairFolk Drukhari]] Beastmasters are Razorwings. These carnivorous avian creatures have knife-like feathers and a flock of them can strip their prey to the bone in moments.
*** Drukhari Reavers ride [[HoverBike jetbikes]] that are equipped with razor-edged fins, among other weapons. While the fins are not necessary for flying, they do use them for very close fly-by attacks and, when used in the [[GladiatorGames arenas]] of Commorragh, even have a points system based on using specific fins to cut ''specific arteries'' on their victims.
*** Primarch Corvus Corax of the Raven Guard wore a jump pack with metallic wings. In-game these give him a bonus to his [[DashAttack Hammer of Wrath attack]].
** In the 1st and 2nd Editions of ''TabletopGame/{{Necromunda}}'', the wings fitted to a [[WingedHumanoid Yeld Spyrer]] suit were razor sharp, allowing the wearer to use them as deadly close combat weapons. As with all other Spyre equipment, Yeld wings were designed to [[EvolvingWeapon grow deadlier as their wearer gained experience]] (granting them a bonus to their Strength characteristic), until they become near [[SharpenedToASingleAtom monomolecular]] weapons.
* One very early 3rd-party D&D supplement from the ''Role Aids'' line, all about undead, featured reanimated dragon skeletons called "death dragons". Their wings' membranes were replaced with sheets of ice, and they could (at the cost of grounding themselves temporarily) shake these ice-membranes until they shattered, launching deadly frozen shards at their enemies.
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* ''Franchise/BlazBlue'': The Murakumo units have "wings" made of blades that are used for their heavy attacks.
%%* ''VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}}'': Jedah has sickle-like wings.
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX2'': The [[SuperMode Full Throttle dresssphere]] for Paine makes her look like she has wings made of [[CoolSword swords]].
* ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'': Angel-class Honkai beasts have wings sharp enough to slice through brick roads.
%%* ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'': Dyna Blade.
* ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamland'': Kirby's Wing ability us upgraded to have these, as his wings are now sharp enough to cut ropes, whereas they weren't in the aforementioned game.
* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfDragoon'': Lenus has wings of HardLight, and one of her attacks has her slashing a party member with her wings a couple times, and knocking them down with a kick.
* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfSpyro'': Cynder has a pair of claw-like blades on her wings, which serve as her primary melee weapons.
* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'': In the sixth game, MegaMan can throw the wings of his Tomahawk Beast form like boomerangs as a charged attack.
* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''
** Skarmory. Its wing feathers have been used as blades since long ago, according to the Pokédex. Its on-and-off signature move Steel Wing translates this into an in-game attack.
** Empoleon counts as well, with metal guards on its wings that can be used this way.
** Giratina has three, sharp claws on both of its wings when in its Altered Form, while its Origin Form has two claws for each of its ''three'' pairs of wings.
** Mega Salamence fits into the gliding variant, being given the chilling nickname of ''[[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast The Blood-Soaked Crescent]]'' for how it can fly straight through things and slice them in two without stopping. Its Paradox counterpart [[DinosaursAreDragons Roaring Moon]] does not share this trait, however.
* ''VideoGame/SpiderManWebOfShadows'' has Vulture, who flies using a set of levitating swords that can hover independently or link to the backpack on his body. Even in the latter case, they still hover a few inches apart from one another, as [[http://i.ytimg.com/vi/DHetn1sJqIM/maxresdefault.jpg shown here.]]
* ''Franchise/StarCraft'': When Kerrigan gets turned into the [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Queen of Blades]] she gains exoskeletal, bone-like wings which are all bladed and can move faster than the eye can follow. Her title isn't for nothing.
* ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ 2'' gives Shin Manga/GetterRobo the "Battle Wing" attack, which has its demonic Getter Wings slash out at an opponent.
* ''VideoGame/TokyoXanadu'': Rion's [[EmpathicWeapon Soul Device]] looks like a metal winged backpack, and she fights by hitting the enemy with its bladed wings, which is made easier by the wings [[PowerFloats making her float]] while in use. The first part of her LimitBreak has her flying all over the place and slashing enemies with these wings.
* ''Videogame/UnderNightInBirth'': Vatista has blade wings, though ones more angelic in appearance.
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[[folder:Webcomics]]
* In ''Webcomic/UnitM'', one of the protagonists, Hawk, [[http://Unitmcomics.thecomicseries.com/comics/42/ sports]] razor sharp metal wings that channel bio energy.
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[[folder:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'': While they don't actually cut anything with them, the wings of Princess Celestia's pegasus guards do have AudibleSharpness. A later episode proves it is not just for show. Apparently, pegasi wind magic can generate a RazorWind -- a flyby from a member of Wonderbolts was capable of cutting through a dragon's scales when they {{Buzz|ingTheDeck}} him.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'': The Monarch's "Deaths Head Panoply", a PoweredArmor suit that is completely inflexible and allows no limb movement whatsoever, is only capable of motion through the use of some deployable wings on the back. Said wings are sharp enough to [[OffWithHisHead decapitate]] [[{{Mooks}} henchmen]] who do not get out of the way fast enough when activating them.
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[[folder:Real Life]]
* Like many jets built after the Korean War, the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_F-104_Starfighter F-104 Starfighter]] was designed to go as fast as the engines of the day could carry it. One of the design decisions made to increase speed was wings so thin and sharp, they came with protective covers so the ground crews would not be injured.
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