I just love to roll myself some mats. I just realized how much I do just now. The feeling I get when I get home w/ my bundle of new, still in their wrapper tatami candy that when you open the seam, that whiff of brand new omote just begs you to take a bite. Well not really a bite, but definately begs for your affection. I really like the time I get to roll mats for targets. It gives me a sense of satisfaction unlike any other. Knowing the fact that after that last one that is rolled,it ...
Updated 08-05-2010 at 06:26 PM by glenntherookie
Hey Good people, Glenn the Rookie here. Back with another tale of slicing and dicing w/ your favorite cutting medium. This past weekend has had some pretty interesting turns. Had problems w/ my computer, my camera, even my new stands. But first. Let me say that all was still a great time when it came to the cutting. I had just finished my 3 sword comparison test and was going to do alittle free training w/ some extra mats and pieces from the earlier test cut. I had invited my first guest to cut ...
Updated 08-26-2010 at 05:31 PM by glenntherookie
This weekend, I test cut 3 different blade geometries suitable for heavy to light target cutting. A medium niku sword w/ no bohi (Enkai), a light niku sword w/ bohi (Akitsushima) and a light niku sword w/ no bohi (Light Cutter). Mats courtesy of Swordnarmory.com. Swords by Munetoshi. See you at the next test. Glenn
Updated 08-03-2010 at 12:04 AM by glenntherookie
Hey folks, Glenn the Rookie here. I finally finished the stain on 4 new tameshigiri stands, 3 of which are meant for cutting, and I gotta tell you, I am completely thrilled and proud of my efforts. First off, I want to explain why I decided to build stands in the first place. I have been using a Musashi stand for just about as long as I have been cutting, which is not very long..3 plus months, by-weekly. While the stand is not the best quality, it certainly has done its job and continues to champion ...
Updated 07-28-2010 at 08:09 AM by glenntherookie
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