I am retired from several trades.
I have had a life-long interest in blades, mostly knives., and blade sharpening. In my opinion the Japanese designed "katana" is the best cutting sword designed,
and my main interest is heavy cutting with the katana - the bigger the target the better.
I live alone with my 3 dogs, in the small coastal town of Squamish, B.C. Canada .. wishing you HAPPY & SAFE CUTTING :+]