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You all might remember a week or so back I posted on a new tanto I received from my Sensei. Well, here's a little info on it. It's a Paul Chen original line tanto, the item number was GT-1057, and that line of blades has since been discontinued. What I haven't been able to find is the value of the blade. If anyone has any idea I'd love to know.]]>

You all might remember a week or so back I posted on a new tanto I received from my Sensei. Well, here's a little info on it. It's a Paul Chen original line tanto, the item number was GT-1057, and that line of blades has since been discontinued. What I haven't been able to find is the value of the blade. If anyone has any idea I'd love to know.]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/gt-1057/tanto-info/950/feed AIKIDO & UKEMI http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/aikido-ukemi/949 http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/aikido-ukemi/949#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:51:00 +0000 AIKIDOforBEGINNERS tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27437494.post-4136005253211926876
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]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/what-is-ki/948/feed Is Jo similar to using a hoe? http://aikidotechnique.net/asu-jo-kata/is-jo-similar-to-using-a-hoe/947 http://aikidotechnique.net/asu-jo-kata/is-jo-similar-to-using-a-hoe/947#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:55:00 +0000 M. Tuttle tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161909710055401901.post-3708895861292462227
Pretty wild in my opinion.]]>
Pretty wild in my opinion.]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/asu-jo-kata/is-jo-similar-to-using-a-hoe/947/feed Healthy Treats http://aikidotechnique.net/nuts-on-the-net/healthy-treats/946 http://aikidotechnique.net/nuts-on-the-net/healthy-treats/946#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:20:00 +0000 M. Tuttle tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161909710055401901.post-5495842212425863451
This is where I start finding substitutes for candy bars and fried foods. I'm talking about gourmet nuts. I know it might not seem like a big deal, but I often find it easier to grab a Snickers and forget about something a bit healthier. Luckily for me though, every time my sensei invites me in to his place after class he almost always serves cashews and cheese.

Tonight I started thinking about returning the favor and getting my sensei some fancy cashews or something along those lines for Christmas. I found a site called Zenobia NutsOnTheNet.com that sells quite a few varieties of nuts: peanuts, cashews, almonds, and pistachios are all available in time for the gift giving season. Your health conscious friends will love it.

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This is where I start finding substitutes for candy bars and fried foods. I'm talking about gourmet nuts. I know it might not seem like a big deal, but I often find it easier to grab a Snickers and forget about something a bit healthier. Luckily for me though, every time my sensei invites me in to his place after class he almost always serves cashews and cheese.

Tonight I started thinking about returning the favor and getting my sensei some fancy cashews or something along those lines for Christmas. I found a site called Zenobia NutsOnTheNet.com that sells quite a few varieties of nuts: peanuts, cashews, almonds, and pistachios are all available in time for the gift giving season. Your health conscious friends will love it.

]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/nuts-on-the-net/healthy-treats/946/feed My Newest Tanto http://aikidotechnique.net/tanto-knife/my-newest-tanto/945 http://aikidotechnique.net/tanto-knife/my-newest-tanto/945#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:25:00 +0000 M. Tuttle tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161909710055401901.post-364518294305460384
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]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/tanto-knife/my-newest-tanto/945/feed I’ve been trying to cut back, but… http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/ive-been-trying-to-cut-back-but/943 http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/ive-been-trying-to-cut-back-but/943#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:37:00 +0000 M. Tuttle tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161909710055401901.post-4175404180672144899
Over the past two years or so I've really been into best gourmet coffee, I've selected whole beans only and stayed away from all those chain coffee houses. I must say I thought it was great, I supported local coffee roasters (who produce the best tasting coffee btw) and was able to really feel like I was able to contribute to others, especially when I bought fair trade coffee.

Here's where the cut back thing comes in, I always felt a little jittery when I drank regular coffee, like I took in a little too much ki, and artificial ki at that. Now, I drink one cup of decaf a day brewed from the best coffee beans I can get so I still make a meaningful contribution to the coffee industry.]]>
Over the past two years or so I've really been into best gourmet coffee, I've selected whole beans only and stayed away from all those chain coffee houses. I must say I thought it was great, I supported local coffee roasters (who produce the best tasting coffee btw) and was able to really feel like I was able to contribute to others, especially when I bought fair trade coffee.

Here's where the cut back thing comes in, I always felt a little jittery when I drank regular coffee, like I took in a little too much ki, and artificial ki at that. Now, I drink one cup of decaf a day brewed from the best coffee beans I can get so I still make a meaningful contribution to the coffee industry.]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/ive-been-trying-to-cut-back-but/943/feed Shodan Test Randori http://aikidotechnique.net/aikido/shodan-test-randori/944 http://aikidotechnique.net/aikido/shodan-test-randori/944#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:31:00 +0000 M. Tuttle tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161909710055401901.post-5149411493098245433
I just found a very interesting, Aikido Channel on Youtube and I thought I'd share this example of a shodan test randori. All in all I thought the movement looked good, especially in such a tight space. Do you have any thoughts? I'd like to know.]]>
I just found a very interesting, Aikido Channel on Youtube and I thought I'd share this example of a shodan test randori. All in all I thought the movement looked good, especially in such a tight space. Do you have any thoughts? I'd like to know.]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/aikido/shodan-test-randori/944/feed Welcome to the Author-it blog http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/welcome-to-the-author-it-blog/942 http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/welcome-to-the-author-it-blog/942#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:57:00 +0000 AIKIDOforBEGINNERS tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27437494.post-41085816790131882
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]]> http://aikidotechnique.net/general-aikido-posts/welcome-to-the-author-it-blog/942/feed HandmadeSwords.com - My experience http://aikidotechnique.net/katana/handmadeswordscom-my-experience/941 http://aikidotechnique.net/katana/handmadeswordscom-my-experience/941#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:27:00 +0000 M. Tuttle tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161909710055401901.post-734467026395768963 HandmadeSword .com and I would like to share my review of it with all of my visitors. First I'd like to say that the website over at Handmade Swords looks great, they definitely thought out the layout and set it up right.

But...
Fancy websites aren't really what practitioners are looking for in a company that sells user blades. We're (practitioners) looking for blades that use traditional, solid construction methods. Blades that can stand up to kata and even cutting, without having to worry about the reliability of all to components. Let's face it, no one wants to cut with a time bomb.

The Verdict :

First and foremost I have to say that the price was right. I paid, in total $65 on my new tanto. Handmade Sword sells on their website and on eBay, I checked out eBay and got this piece for twenty bucks under retail. The service was extremely fast as was the shipping.


Now on to the quality. This blade arrived as stated, it does show layers in the steel, but I'm sure they're acid etched and the finish was rough. The inside of the saya was extremely rough, I can see wood putty or glue all over the inside of the koiguchi and from the way it feels during a draw I'm sure theres more within the saya. As for the fittings, the ito was low quality, the habaki has a bit of play in it, and I'm pretty sure the saya lacked any horn reinforcement where it should be.

Now, don't get me wrong, I understand that for the price I paid I can't really expect much more than I got, but I do want to give an honest opinion. Here are a few images that you might enjoy!













]]> HandmadeSword .com and I would like to share my review of it with all of my visitors. First I'd like to say that the website over at Handmade Swords looks great, they definitely thought out the layout and set it up right.

But...
Fancy websites aren't really what practitioners are looking for in a company that sells user blades. We're (practitioners) looking for blades that use traditional, solid construction methods. Blades that can stand up to kata and even cutting, without having to worry about the reliability of all to components. Let's face it, no one wants to cut with a time bomb.

The Verdict :

First and foremost I have to say that the price was right. I paid, in total $65 on my new tanto. Handmade Sword sells on their website and on eBay, I checked out eBay and got this piece for twenty bucks under retail. The service was extremely fast as was the shipping.


Now on to the quality. This blade arrived as stated, it does show layers in the steel, but I'm sure they're acid etched and the finish was rough. The inside of the saya was extremely rough, I can see wood putty or glue all over the inside of the koiguchi and from the way it feels during a draw I'm sure theres more within the saya. As for the fittings, the ito was low quality, the habaki has a bit of play in it, and I'm pretty sure the saya lacked any horn reinforcement where it should be.

Now, don't get me wrong, I understand that for the price I paid I can't really expect much more than I got, but I do want to give an honest opinion. Here are a few images that you might enjoy!













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