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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?
>
>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.
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Stephen
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On Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:45:56 +0000, Orchid XP v8 <voi### [at] dev null> wrote:
>>> Mmm... what I could do with a pint of Baileys... :-D
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>> To a BROWNIE! Boy that is sick, sick, sick. :-)
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>Is now a bad time to mention the pictures of my little sister in her
>brownie uniform, and how cute she looked?
LOL I'm just glad Dr John's not around (I must drop him a mail)
He thinks your sister looks more than cute, add the Baileys and there would be
no holding him :)
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Stephen
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"Stephen" <mcavoysAT@aolDOTcom> wrote in message
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> I suppose you don't really want a sword to be razor sharp. It could get
> stuck if
> used in anger.
Nah. If it's to be used, the sharper the better.
Local laws - if it's sharp it's a weapon. If it's blunted, it's an ornament
> 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.
Admittedly, that was with a full strike from above my head
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On Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:12:18 +0200, "Gail" <gail (at) sql in the wild (dot) co
[dot] za> wrote:
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>"Stephen" <mcavoysAT@aolDOTcom> wrote in message
>news:850ej4pm8omga55d89d1rfal3f6ufq652g@4ax.com...
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>> I suppose you don't really want a sword to be razor sharp. It could get
>> stuck if
>> used in anger.
>
>Nah. If it's to be used, the sharper the better.
>
I didn't want to be too gruesome as the children are still up. But my
understanding is if the blade is sharp enough it can get jammed in major bones
also against European type armour it can stick.
>Local laws - if it's sharp it's a weapon. If it's blunted, it's an ornament
>
Ochone! I'll be just telling O'Neill that his shillelagh is a bit of a joke
where you come from. If that's ok wit you? :)
>> 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.
>
>Admittedly, that was with a full strike from above my head
A cut and not smashing it to smithereens?
I'm still impressed.
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Stephen
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Stephen wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:22:20 +0000, Bill Pragnell <bil### [at] hotmailcom>
> wrote:
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>> Stephen wrote:
>> [snip apt singalong]
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>> *applause*
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> <Bows to the audience> <g>
<throws underwear>
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Stephen wrote:
> 2. A dropped knife lands point in foot.
My experience is that a dropped knife lands point-first on the expensive
hardwood floor.
Feet heal.
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Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
The NFL should go international. I'd pay to
see the Detroit Lions vs the Roman Catholics.
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Stephen wrote:
> Not Too Bright (It might be my own)
Probably from the Matrix, when Neo comes in to see the Oracle.
O: "I can see why she likes you. You're cute."
Neo: "Who?"
O: "Not too bright, tho."
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Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
The NFL should go international. I'd pay to
see the Detroit Lions vs the Roman Catholics.
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On Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:48:03 -0800, Darren New <dne### [at] sanrrcom> wrote:
>Stephen wrote:
>> Not Too Bright (It might be my own)
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>Probably from the Matrix, when Neo comes in to see the Oracle.
>
>O: "I can see why she likes you. You're cute."
>Neo: "Who?"
>O: "Not too bright, tho."
My wife has been using NTB for longer than that. I won't say to whom :)
Gail: Have you read any Justina Robson?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justina_Robson#Novels
You might like her Quantum Gravity series.
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Stephen
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On Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:33:56 +0000, Bill Pragnell <bil### [at] hotmailcom>
wrote:
>Stephen wrote:
>> On Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:22:20 +0000, Bill Pragnell <bil### [at] hotmailcom>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Stephen wrote:
>>> [snip apt singalong]
>>>
>>> *applause*
>>
>> <Bows to the audience> <g>
>
><throws underwear>
<Exit stage left> <Very, very fast>
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Stephen
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On Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:45:16 -0800, Darren New <dne### [at] sanrrcom> wrote:
>Stephen wrote:
>> 2. A dropped knife lands point in foot.
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>My experience is that a dropped knife lands point-first on the expensive
>hardwood floor.
>
>Feet heal.
That's why you catch it with your foot :)
down to pick it up :)
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Stephen
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