On Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:24:35 +0200, Gail wrote:

> "Invisible" <voi### [at] devnull> wrote in message
> news:49379e28$1@news.povray.org...
>>>> What about your katana?
>>>
>>> Intentionally slightly blunted. It can still cut straight through a 20
>>> cm block of polystyrene in one strike.
>>
>> ...why do you own a katana? o_O
> 
> Why not?
> 
> I've done martial arts (including sword work) for 14 years. It's an
> ornament (along with the knives) and it's sometimes used for solo
> practice. It is balanced for use. I made sure of that before buying it.
> The difference in feel between the katana and the woodern swords is
> definitly noticable.

Cool, very cool.  I have wanted to get one myself, just never had the 
spare cash - I don't want one that's cut out of steel, I want one made 
the traditional way, and as you know, those are quite pricey....

Jim

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