On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 23:56:40 +0200, "Gail" <gail (at) sql in the wild (dot) co
[dot] za> wrote:

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>"Stephen" <mcavoysAT@aolDOTcom> wrote in message 
>news:u6vdj41s7j4ok63ldju78a32354viq87lh@4ax.com...
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>> What about your katana?
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>Intentionally slightly blunted. It can still cut straight through a 20 cm 
>block of polystyrene in one strike. 

I suppose you don't really want a sword to be razor sharp. It could get stuck if
used in anger.
A clean cut through polystyrene is impressive. I've cut up polystyrene blocks
with a knife and it takes a lot of force and the blade mostly sticks.
-- 

Regards
     Stephen

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