Tatami alternatives for tameshigiri

For United Backyard Cutters, a look at various common alternatives to cutting traditional tatami for tameshigiri.
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[suezbad]

I take all the edges off of the beach mats in order to prevent any damage. I doubt that it will damage the sword (outside of staples there) but I beleive that the drain is also better. It takes a bit of time and effort. Thanks for the video.

[Jeeperrandy]

@suezbad Good tip. I'll have to try that.

[orangebrock]

what is your apinion on softwood trees if i use a sword with no polish

[Jeeperrandy]

@orangebrock Personally, I woulodn't recommend wood at all. even soft woods are unforgiving. you could end up with a broken, bent or badly scuffed sword.

[orangebrock]

@Jeeperrandy bamboo?

[Jeeperrandy]

@orangebrock Green bamboo is a traditional tameshigiri target and it grows in lots of places ( except where I live in the Great White North ). Dried bamboo it quite hard and could chip or bend your blade

[vincentninja68]

What kind of Cutting stand is that?

[Sergheill]

As for newspaper, in fact (I don't know if you tried?), you should make up a roll that is approximately the same diameter as one or two tatami mats. My own observations are that newspaper, being compressed together more than tatami, is in fact more challenging for the blade and the cutter. Results will be better if you soak separate batches of paper and then roll them together, though...

Hint : horizontal cuts are easier than downward ones.

Tell me when you've tried!