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1. Exactly. It wasn't just a spear, it was also a sword, and she was able to use it for slashing.

2. Except it seems like Weiss' rapier is at least somewhat bladed, so it's like cutting with a sword, not a needle. Like Pyrrha's weapon, it's not the typical version we're used to in our world because it wouldn't be very useful if all you could do to Grimm with it is stab at them.