Neil Gendzwill
Spaminator

I didn't opt for anything, that sword is a WWII gunto that was a gift from my sensei.

In this post, you're holding a sword that I assumed is yours. Upon looking at its hilt, I noticed that the classic "diamonds" that are so emblematic of katana hilts are not uniform for the entire length of the hilt; in particular, there aren't any near the middle. There's a style of wrapping (called "katate-maki", opposed to the more classic "hineri-maki") wherein there are "diamonds" near the tsuba and the kashira, and none in the middle; apparently, that's how your sword is wrapped. So, I ask: Why did you opt to have a sword whose hilt is wrapped that way? Is it an aesthetic matter? Do you find it more comfortable somehow? Or was it a sword you were going to acquire anyway for other reasons, and it just happened to be wrapped that way?

Do you find katate-maki more preferable than hineri-maki? If so, how come?

Neil,

Can you tell me what you think about my bamboo do post?

You can read it under "Bogu" in Forum.

Your consideration will be appreciated.

Happy b-day !!!

never mind :P

cant rep, but thank you for being more civil to the 'newcommers' than I. Especially with the latest one I have had to restrain myself from suggesting he try something to take himself out of the gene pool. As always your maturity and patience are something I can only hope to aspire to someday.

How's it going in your neck of the woods with the world juniors going on? Catch any games? Happy new year!

Sorry i snapped at you Sensei. there was no excuse or reason for it. My grammar was bad & instead of being cranky and posting like a grouch I should have went to sleep and rested. I feel much better after napping. Please accept my apology.

D.Pruitt

My apologies, meant to pm you.