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Post by Lancelot Chan on Mar 17, 2017 9:42:23 GMT
Using Longship 1095 DS Dadao and 3V No Remorse vs a 5" diameter newspapers roll with 2 bamboo strips core, testing a new technique.
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Post by pgandy on Mar 17, 2017 16:59:44 GMT
5" of newspaper, even without the bamboo, is impressive.
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Mar 17, 2017 17:16:35 GMT
5" of newspaper, even without the bamboo, is impressive. Thanks for watching! It was a test to my new technique and proved enlightening. I had new understandings not only in the power the technique can deliver, but also on broader sword profile vs narrower sword profile, as well as heavier sword vs faster sword. Cutting too many light targets would make one appreciate speedier, faster and narrower blade profile for less surface drag, more acceleration. However in cutting such substantial, heavy targets, one does realize the benefit of the broader, heavier sword. The surface drag factor had become negligible in the face of heavy weight. Human, by compare, is a very heavy target to the usual stuff we practice cutting on. Thus why in the past there were plenty broad heavy blade designs.
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Post by pgandy on Mar 18, 2017 1:01:08 GMT
You have put in practice a theory of mine that unfortunately I have not proven. It is apparent that most back yard cutters, and I would say in general, that most people prefer a light fast sword. Reading through the forum a common complaint is “it’s too heavy”. Borrowing from my other experiences I found that while a heavy weapon is not as much fun and is more demanding I achieved better results with them. That is why I favour my 4.2 lb. bastard sword. It is significantly heavier than the advertised specs and that aside it’s the number one complaint of this sword although those reviewers are wheeling a lighter sword. To me the weight is much of the attraction. I can easily cut a pig’s leg in half with it and would think twice before subjecting my near 1 kg Mushashi Bamboo to doing that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2017 3:28:21 GMT
I hear you guys. While I never got that hefty, part of me will always have a love for monster swords. I think part of it is you need to approach the swords on their terms. It's not really workable to try to use a heavy sword as though it were lighter and vice versa. There's a place for both, but when you get to either extreme end you really need to make sure you are in accordance with the tool you are using. When the sword is a good match, it's a wonderful thing. When it isn't, it can be an exercise in frustration. There is some wiggle room, but when you are outside the lines you know it quickly.
While you are focusing on the targets, it's also a very big factor in the approach outside of target cutting as well. I liked my big cleavers but found them unsuited for a particular art I was chasing, and the art won.
Yes you can adapt and get stronger.
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Mar 18, 2017 6:05:38 GMT
Yup. The ideal case would be to use a quicker sword to wear down an opponent and then switch to a heavier sword for finishing blow. LOL
Well, to be more realistic, it would be to pick a sword one can defend himself with, yet has enough power to finish off an opponent. That's more practical.
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