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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 24, 2014 21:34:10 GMT
Tatami tameshigiri using three swords - a prototype pre-production katana (sorry, can't disclose info yet as I'm still working out several things that need to be worked on with the manufacturer), a customized Munetoshi Tessen katana, and a custom Valiant Armoury Malatesta Euro sword. For some reason in this vid, my nukitsuke and noto are a lot higher than I normally do (not parallel to the ground) - guess I'm not used to using shoes and/or the uneven grass in my back yard :oops:
As usual, any and all comments appreciated.
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Post by whitefeathers on Nov 29, 2014 15:55:45 GMT
The few times I have worn shoes for cutting or sword work have been very awkward. We eagerly await when your new sword can be revealed. What have you done to the Munetoshi?
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Post by Aikidoka on Nov 29, 2014 17:02:19 GMT
(I posted a reply last week, but it seems to have disappeared.)Nice cutting LG! Since you asked for comments... Yeah, there are differences when cutting with a hewing weapon (longsword) rather than a katana. Tip speed and edge alignment are the key to making the cut work (both accomplished for the most part by turning your hips throughout the cut, as I know you know). When you sped up the cuts, they were more effective than the first cut, where you appeared to focus more on drawing the blade across the target as you would with a katana. I always wear flat soled shoes or sandals/flip-flops when I cut. I would think that elevated, cushioned heels could mess with your balance and form if you haven't trained in them. I look forward to seeing more of your cutting videos
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 29, 2014 17:28:06 GMT
Sorry, no news about the new sword other than it's 1095 FF steel since I'm still working out some kinks with the forge. As for the Munetoshi, all I've done to it are cosmetic enhancements - haven't had to sharpen it yet since I bought it Specs from SnA's website: www.swordnarmory.com/Munetoshi-Tessen-Forge-Folded-Differentially-Harde-p/jh-3308gn.htm-Overall Length: 39.25 " -Nagasa Length: 27.5 " -Tsuka Length: 10.5 " -Balance Point: 5.125 " -Weight W/O Saya: 2.35 LBS -Lamination: Folded Steel -Blade: Very Sharp -Blade Material: Forge Folded Differentially Hardened T10 Carbon Steel -Fittings: Iron -Tsuka Material: Chemical Fiber -Sori: 0.6 " -HRC: 58 Degrees -Accessories: Silk Swords Bag, Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity -Condition: Brand New -Sword Name: Tessen -Manufacturer: Munetoshi When I first got the Tessen over a year and a half ago, I immediately tried to disassemble it and found the tsuka/tsuba were on super tight. I had to use a rubber mallet, and unfortunately, ended up scratching the blade on my wood work bench (disappointed, seeing as I thought the T10 would stand up to the task without scratching). Anyway, the tsuba was epoxied onto the tang, so it took a while to get it loose. Once disassembled, I decided to clean it up and inspect it: the tsuba had some light rusting on it, but the blade had tons of oil on it, no rust, but did have a few minor scratches on it. Also, the manufacturers did kind of a sloppy job painting the saya (lots of paint near/on the kurikata), so I decided to sand the saya down and add rattan from the koiguchi to about 10 inches down the length of the saya (hope you like my personal customization :mrgreen: ). I finished the saya in black lacquer, but think I'm going to redo the lacquering it since it didn't come out as nice as I expected - it's not as smooth as I thought when I sanded it. Oh well, live and learn. The tsukamaki service and silver menuki were provided by Fred Lohman. Beginning with stock photos from SnA (hope they don't mind since I didn't take any pictures of the green saya/green tsuka when I first got it), then going through to the upgraded katana I now have. original scratch right out of the box rust on tsuka more rust List Price at SnA: $349.98 although it's been out of stock for a while now. Total cost for the sword including new Japanese silk ito & sageo/silver menuki/saya rattan covering/lacquering: approx $740 Thanks for the longsword cutting tips - yeah, I usually don't wear shoes when doing Iaido or tameshigiri, but since I haven't cut my lawn in a while (mower broke down :cry: ), I used my regular sneakers. I'll take your word for cutting techniques with a longsword - your vids are great.
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Post by Aikidoka on Nov 29, 2014 19:20:20 GMT
You might try this type of cutting exercise next time you cut tatami with a longsword. All that is needed is hip rotation and edge alignment: I saw something like this in the cutting competition at Longpoint 2014. One of the cutting challenges was to perform cuts on tatami with a wooden pole on either side of the target. You had to start and stop within the poles, which where about a foot away from either side of the mat. It forced the competitors to make very compact swings.
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Post by Krelian on Nov 29, 2014 21:30:17 GMT
Sounds kind of like Nami-gaeshi
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Post by Aikidoka on Nov 30, 2014 2:14:20 GMT
Very nice cuts!
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