Sharpness and handicraft

Read a weapon's complete sharpness gauge before comparing it with another weapon. The colored bands are separate values; one band's length is not a score for the whole weapon.
What does Handicraft change?
Handicraft describes its effect as:
Extends the weapon sharpness gauge. However, it will not increase the gauge past its maximum.
| Level 1 | Weapon sharpness +10 |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Weapon sharpness +20 |
| Level 3 | Weapon sharpness +30 |
| Level 4 | Weapon sharpness +40 |
| Level 5 | Weapon sharpness +50 |
Compare the exact upgrade on its weapon page, then follow its crafting requirements. The weapon tree keeps each upgrade as its own destination.