[11Pecepebra]

{Hmmm.... I am disappointed... those guys are usually much quicker at spotting the rotting corpse of a troll...}

Why yes, original poster San... the only safe way to practice with a Katana is to hold it by the pointy end... use the blunt silk covered end to strike the opponent... totally safe... in fact this was how Iyama Burushita the famous 17th century swordsman conducted all of his training sessions... He also traiined with his Katana still sheathed... known as safer swordplay...