Here's the offendning Samurai Sword and the tree that attacked me without provocation

[DOC]

In my defense, the only thing I can say is that this is the direct result of not having been out prospecting since October 2005, and cabin fever.

This sword is not made by Cold Steel, it is hand made by some Japanese guy.

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/ssbutt.jpg">

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/sshilt.jpg">

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/sshiltb.jpg">

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/sshiltb1.jpg">

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/ssflorr.jpg">

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/sstree.jpg">

<img src="http://207.229.149.213/forum/ssstree.jpg">

This thing is a work of art. I did not know that the whole thing is held together by one little bamboo peg hammered through the handle. Apparently that is the traditional way Samurai Swords are made. Knock that peg out and the whole handle disassembles.

Sorry this isn't a post about gold, but I haven't found any for a while.

Take care!

DOC

 

[Jim West Pa]

two or more new branches at the cut all on it's own. Ya probably did her a favor in the long run since it was such a nice clean cut.I'd repot the cut off top in onther pot and jist let the oringinal heal on it's own.If i aint misstaken, those trees are all grown from cut-offs anywho.

 

[FlakMagnet]

whoa DOC, that must have been some practice swing!

Glad everyone was ok...lol

 

[~LARGO~]

The quality of handywork you have displayed with the taped tree,I think you might qualify for induction into Red Greens Possum Lodge under special circumstances!

~LARGO~

 

[Lanny in AB]

Nicely done Doc. You really need to get out and hunt up some more gold. I mean, using your Ninja tactics on a palm tree? You've really got cabin fever bad. I think gold fever is the only known cure.

Take care, and that's one fine looking sword,

Lanny

 

[VT Dave]

sword making is an art that's sadly fading with modern society.

Dave