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Look beyond the weapon, beyond the object, look rather, at the focus and intent that is used to make them. The raw materials are shaped by raw will into something that transcends the mundane. That quality of will over time is available to everyone, it is only your mind that limits you.

Look beyond the weapon, beyond the object, look rather, at the focus and intent that is used to make them. The raw materials are shaped by raw will into something that transcends the mundane. That quality of will over time is available to everyone, it is only your mind that limits you.

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I wonder what happens when you get your expensive Japanese sword all nicked up along its edge? Do the Japs have a sword-sharpening service? I bet it's expensive, if they do. Of course, these swords will never actually be used for anything -- they might as well be made of pewter, for all the difference it makes. They are going to hang on walls.

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They get used, they're actually pretty tough, you would have to smash the blade repeatedly on a steel pipe to ruin it, you could chop several small trees with it, and only require mild sharpening if at all.

The people who just keep them for decoration do so out of appreciation for the workmanship involved, at least I hope. To be honest, the weapon is not what is impressive, it's the tradition and the process of making one that appeals to me, that kind of tradition should be preserved, it produces something pure.