For training combat, yes. Train with 15 to 20 hp left so you can hit harder. The best just train against a low level monster with level 40 +/-. One that you can kill in 1 hit. like Giant skeletons or red spiders. If you thinking about go slayer with it ... i rather go with whip. Anyway be careful of the Evil Chicken. If he comes up it's very probable you die, so use protect item all time if you Dharok traning. Unless you don't care about Dharok Helm (not 100% sure if it's the Helm you lose).