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**ValdisSeroff** · 08-16-2006, 02:54 PM

I agree. When I see someone splitting concrete of something with a geological hammer I want to cry. THATS NOT WHAT ITS INTENDED FOR. Using it in that way shows incompetence, and thinking you are so awesome that you film it and put it on the net would be offensive to me.

Now excuse me while I get back to using the edge of my laptop to open beer bottles.

Because none of us here have ever used a tool for something other than it's original use? A shinai, to most people, is a stick. To him, he was twirling a stick much like you might use a pin to take a splinter out. The shinai was his best idea, maybe because of weight or aesthetics, for his twirly excercise. To me, this is no different from:
1. Kendoka's using golf bags for shinai carrying case.
2. Using tires for target dummy.
3. Using a basketball gym for practice (still talking about kendo).
4. Using chopsticks to scratch face with while men is on.
....and the list continues.

Comparing the use of a shinai as a stick and opening beer bottles with a laptop is bit too much.

08-16-2006, 02:54 PM	#17
ValdisSeroff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	I agree. When I see someone splitting concrete of something with a geological hammer I want to cry. THATS NOT WHAT ITS INTENDED FOR. Using it in that way shows incompetence, and thinking you are so awesome that you film it and put it on the net would be offensive to me. Now excuse me while I get back to using the edge of my laptop to open beer bottles. Because none of us here have ever used a tool for something other than it's original use? A shinai, to most people, is a stick. To him, he was twirling a stick much like you might use a pin to take a splinter out. The shinai was his best idea, maybe because of weight or aesthetics, for his twirly excercise. To me, this is no different from: 1. Kendoka's using golf bags for shinai carrying case. 2. Using tires for target dummy. 3. Using a basketball gym for practice (still talking about kendo). 4. Using chopsticks to scratch face with while men is on. ....and the list continues. Comparing the use of a shinai as a stick and opening beer bottles with a laptop is bit too much.
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