For UBC, my new katana.

Just trying out the new Kawashima. (Don't laugh at the pool noodles, they were free and help me work on my technique, heheh.)
The bit of humor at the end isn't recommended, I actually cut myself, LOL !.
Oh, the things I do to amuse my friends at the UBC !
DISCLAIMER : Do NOT try to shave with your sword! That part of the video was done as a joke to demonstrate how incredibly sharp the blade is. Do Not attempt !

*edit; May 2009*
So many assholes to reply to. It sure wastes a lot of my time, so I'll post here in my video description.
Ya, I shaved with a $200, Made in China Katana. Big fukn deal. The reason has been stated. It was an amusing stunt aimed at certain friends.Get the stick out of your ass.
Ya, I'm wearing a sleeveless shirt rather than a kimono or other martial arts gi or uniform with my hakama. Again, big fukn deal. Get over yourself. I own lots of vintage and modern Japanese kimonos, hakamas, haoris and even tabis and obis. I wore what was comfortable for a workout on a hot summer day. What I wear to my 'dojo' is my business.
Also, If a katana was my 'soul', it wouldn't be this one, it would be my handmade Raw blade or the Custom UBC katana I helped design. Besides, this isn't 14th century japan, and I'm not a Samurai.( NOBODY is !)
It's funny that most negative comments on this video are by those untrained in swordsmanship or martial arts of any kind. The knowledgeable eye recognizes my familiarity, confidence and respect for the sword.
All others are disregarded as typical Youtube keyboard warriors. Go back to your X-box.

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Howto & Style

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• jeeperrandy
• tameshigiri
• katana
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• backyard
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[animeswordsgirl]

I absolutely love your vids i wanted to know if you have any tips for beginners but seriously epic vids

[Jeeperrandy]

@animeswordsgirl Come and join us at United Backyard Cutters sword forums (unitedbackyardcutter(dot com). You will find friendly people, good information and the benefit of Tom Urso , our Safety Officer, who is also a renowned sword instructor.

[mikeanator55]

So I'm trying to get into katana cutting-well cutting of any sort for that matter..and I was just wondering how the katana (in the scabbard) was held. Do you just stick it in your belt? Or do you do a fancy tie with the fabric that's already on there? And yes, I know that it's a 'tsuka' or something like that lol

[Jeeperrandy]

@mikeanator55 Hi, Generally, the katana is worn through the belt ( the wrap belt worn around a kimono or gi is called an obi) with the blade edge facing up. The string on the scabbard ( or saya ) is called the sageo and is generall just tied to the obi with lots of slack so the saya can be moved forward in your belt. Check out United backyard cutters for a great group of people who enjoy target cutting with edged weapons. unitedbackyardcutter ( dot) com

[Streamysauce]

Nice vid randy, btw is that your own backyard? pretty cool you've got al these asian kind styles or influences back there !

Thumbs up for UBC!

[Jeeperrandy]

@Streamysauce Thanks. Ya, this is my yard. I own 4 acres on a river here. Eventually the entire area down by the water will have a Japanese garden feel to it.

[Jeeperrandy]

@bleachred23 Did I make any claims to be Asian? One does not need to be Asian to practice the Budo Arts, nor to own a Japanese-styled sword, nor to be a member of UBC. Non-asians all around the world practice shinkendo, iaido, karate, judo and many other Asian martial arts . Many other non-asians, like myself, also collect katanas and other bladed weapons. What a ridiculously close-minded and prejudiced thing to say.

[XluvsX2XsploogX]

thts atually pretty badass shavin wit tht sword man

u should totally do that in like a public bathroom

[LockOnWR]

nice video , beautiful blade, i just dislike what you do at the end with it xp

[Zhengqixi]

Oh damn

Nice job cutting those things

Also, where did you order them?

[DominicoDeCoco]

I am your big fan man ... ignore that bad comments ... have fun with your swords and be careful when shaving :-D ;-)

[OrangePHX]

@Jeeperrandy LoL, don't let the haters bring you down.... You don't got to be Asian to practice this... Just like you don't have to be black to rap, etc.. Keep it up.

[Solidox2k]

"you there! put down that weapon!"

"weapon? tch, this is just my shavin' kit"

;) lol

[Kurowaltsu2]

TENACIOUS D! i love you man