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SUEMONOGIRI

Tameshigiri, test cutting, is typically done using rolled straw mats that have been soaked in water to add density. The term “tameshi-giri” emphasizes the test of a blade’s sharpness – tameshi “to test” + giri “cut.” The older form was suemonogiri which focuses on the target; suemono “fixed/still object” + giri “cut.” A good explorationContinue reading “SUEMONOGIRI”

Protected: VETERANS DAY 2020

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Sir Sean Connery

Sean Connery died aged 90 – a cantankerous enough age for a Scott – and another reason to put 2020 behind us. His obituaries are built around his filmography and focus on his portrayal of James Bond because he defined the role (how Sean Connery became Bond). I contend Sir Connery’s best roles are hisContinue reading “Sir Sean Connery”