First Cutting
Mar 6, 2009 16:23:21 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 16:23:21 GMT
Unfortunately, I have no video of it, but I did finally get to do my first actual cutting with my Cold Steel Gim.
I even convinced my section NCOIC to let me do my cutting at the Drill Hall.
You see, I was working at the Drill Hall this week because I won't be able to attend my next Drill (conducting RST) and was informed that there was a Very large, heavy cardboard box that needed cut up and thrown out. I was offered a box knife to carry out this mission.
So I asked if they could wait to have the box destroyed for a day so I could bring in my sword and have a little more fun. The Sergeant either thought I was crazy or thought I wouldn't do it, but gave me the go-ahead.
So the next day, I brought in Ling-Ling and sliced the hell out of a cardboard box.
Things I learned:
1 ) My edge-alignment is good on almost all my cuts except when trying to use my "false edge." Though I do have a distinct tendency to curve diagonal my cuts after a couple inches. It doesn't seem to cause any trouble with the cut, as it remains clean throughout, but is rather interesting nonetheless.
2) ) For longer cuts, you Must slice (pull the blade back toward you as you move it through the target) as you cut, or you get bound up in the material.
3 ) ALWAYS MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL!!! I had one cut where I let the sword go where it wanted and after shearing through 3 feet of cardboard, I dinged the tip on the concrete floor. Now I have to fix it.
4 ) Cardboard Glue is a pain in the ass to clean off the blade.
5 ) The Cold Steel Gim cuts 1/2 inch thick cardboard with ease.
oh and
6 ) I need a better way to tie on a real fur tassel, because the way it was connected allowed the tie to just rip right out of the skin, so now Ling-Ling has no tassel.
I even convinced my section NCOIC to let me do my cutting at the Drill Hall.
You see, I was working at the Drill Hall this week because I won't be able to attend my next Drill (conducting RST) and was informed that there was a Very large, heavy cardboard box that needed cut up and thrown out. I was offered a box knife to carry out this mission.
So I asked if they could wait to have the box destroyed for a day so I could bring in my sword and have a little more fun. The Sergeant either thought I was crazy or thought I wouldn't do it, but gave me the go-ahead.
So the next day, I brought in Ling-Ling and sliced the hell out of a cardboard box.
Things I learned:
1 ) My edge-alignment is good on almost all my cuts except when trying to use my "false edge." Though I do have a distinct tendency to curve diagonal my cuts after a couple inches. It doesn't seem to cause any trouble with the cut, as it remains clean throughout, but is rather interesting nonetheless.
2) ) For longer cuts, you Must slice (pull the blade back toward you as you move it through the target) as you cut, or you get bound up in the material.
3 ) ALWAYS MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL!!! I had one cut where I let the sword go where it wanted and after shearing through 3 feet of cardboard, I dinged the tip on the concrete floor. Now I have to fix it.
4 ) Cardboard Glue is a pain in the ass to clean off the blade.
5 ) The Cold Steel Gim cuts 1/2 inch thick cardboard with ease.
oh and
6 ) I need a better way to tie on a real fur tassel, because the way it was connected allowed the tie to just rip right out of the skin, so now Ling-Ling has no tassel.