r/sanpedrocactus:

u/DirectorBiggs

Hey I was looking at my cuttings and realize that their tops are already calloused (see post pic) from the original cuttings I took 8 weeks ago. Would it be okay to plant the 8 week calloused cutting side now rather than wait for the fresh cut to callous?
u/DirectorBiggs

What’s the green shade cloth’s function?
u/DirectorBiggs

My Wachumazashi
u/DirectorBiggs

Hell yeah! Thats awesome to hear. I started a nonprofit helping justice involved juveniles this year. Last year work for a nonprofit that helps the formerly incarcerated get back into the workforce, so I know a bit about the system. Keep up the good work brother.
u/DirectorBiggs

Man thats a hella story, pretty funny. So was your proper carbon steel (expensive) or more mall ninja set? Likely mall ninja as that how most sets are sold. All mine were bought separately and while they look close theyre different manufacturers. Good you got your life together!
u/DirectorBiggs

In theory yes, although Ive never used a blade in a fight I train as such. Ive studied the black panther system in Bando which incorporates staff and blades as well as Escrima, dual sticks which the strikes are translated to blade cuts. So yes I test my muscle memory while cutting cacti. Its been really fun to do. Until I started using it for the Wachuma Id never needed to sharpen or clean the blade, it pretty much stayed on my wall unless I was cutting air. Now its more a tool.
u/DirectorBiggs

My carbon steel Wachumazashi, which I’m stoked to actually be using to cut things. As a martial artist who’s trained with bladed weapons, it’s been a joy propagating while practicing good technique.
u/DirectorBiggs

Gimme more details. Just some in the soil every month or so?
u/DirectorBiggs

wait wait wait..this is all new to me so folks are peeing on their pedro’s once a month to encourage pups?
u/DirectorBiggs

Katanas long (3-4ft blade) and designed to be used two-handed and generally outside whereas wakazashi is shorter (1-2ft blade) designed for one-handed to be used indoors.