THEN I got some rusted antique blades, restored one, made a handle, wrapped it, and made a scabbard. 😂

Yeah! I got a couple modern katana I bought about a year and a half ago. But then I learned how to build them because some of their handles were of poor quality.

Then, true to form, I learned how to sharpen and polish them in the traditional way.

Holy shit, that was a YEAR ago???

Damn, that's great! What all did you get?

Thanks! If you'd be down we could switch on over to Telegram and geek out over food and cooking a bit! 😎

I'll have to give it a try sometime! 😋

Lately I've been on a Paella kick. I haven't used any seafood for it, but I've done chicken and chorizo. Definitely untraditional, but still quite good.

See, I love this, because you just highlighted something that I didn't really consider before -- that's absolutely critical as well and has a massive impact helping people. 🙂

And it helps me understand my own biases better too. My PhD will be in IR theory, so I tend to "see it like a state." 😅

Not gross at all! It's an awesome field, and important of study. It's a major part of foreign policy, statecraft, grand strategy, and (at times) even law enforcement.

Oooo, that looks and sounds incredible! 😍

How did you make it?

Practice is everything, I'm sure you'll have it up to your expectations in no time. Korean food is fantastic.

I take it you like to cook? It's a BIG hobby of mine. 🙂

Wow, this looks *fantastic*!!! 🤤