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mintbbb*related=http://videosift.com/video/Unsheathed-katana-this-is-how-you-do-it
siftbotUnsheathed katana - this is how you do it! has been added as a related post - related requested by mintbbb.
grinterI would not stand near that for fear of flying swords.
Sniper007says...That's great and everything, but WHAT ARE THEY CUTTING?! It looks so soft in the WIN katana compilation, but it looks so HARD in the FAIL compilation.
direpicklehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tameshigiri
Essentially one or some combination of bundled/rolled rice straw, tatami mats, and bamboo most likely.
That's great and everything, but WHAT ARE THEY CUTTING?! It looks so soft in the WIN katana compilation, but it looks so HARD in the FAIL compilation.
highdileehosays...Just have to say. I don't get it. Is it useful? is there a point? is there a reason? Is there a purpose? It all seems like tradition for traditions sake. I admit it takes time and practice, but is it a skill? and if so, I need to smoke what your smoking, because to me it's just middle aged men cutting shit with a sharp object.
And since i'm in a terrible mood i would also like to say; when did videosift turn into reddit.com/videos? Seems like the whole purpose of this web community is lost in a sea of lame shit I can see somewhere else. Why dosen't siftbot copy and past reddit's entire front page onto videosifts and just save everyone else the trouble.
I guess this website it practicing in the art of futility, just like this video.
ChaosEngineI don't get your point. Why does there have to be a purpose?
It's a skill. You practice it and you master it. The reasons why are down to the individual.
People still work in wood using hand tools, when we have machine tools and 3d printers.
People still draw when we have cameras. Hell, people still use film in cameras.
To go further, what is the useful purpose of football? or baseball or any sport? People do things because they enjoy them.
So why spend time learning to cut with a katana?
There are lots of reasons. Some are respecting a tradition and culture they feel still has something to offer. Some apply the discipline and focus it requires to other aspects of their life.
And some people just think swords are cool.
Just have to say. I don't get it. Is it useful? is there a point? is there a reason? Is there a purpose? It all seems like tradition for traditions sake. I admit it takes time and practice, but is it a skill? and if so, I need to smoke what your smoking, because to me it's just middle aged men cutting shit with a sharp object.
shatterdrosesays...What ^ said. Only, film is lame. :-p
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