Heath wise, I have done so, (This was quite medisinal) I am an old hand at this, I used to teach Kendo, and though really out of practice, I guess you never stop beeing used to cleaning your self up after doing anything live blade. The only think that is bad about this is the stinging, I look and feel like I have paper cuts all over. A well polished and edged sword leaves the same type of insition, sharp and stinging... There is nothing really deep, just some scraches, and notisibly uncofortable ones at that, again like a paper cut on steroids. It made me realise how out of shape I have become though, I couln't keep up, and tiered to fast. (I just realised, this forum needs spell check for us 2 fingered typers) I just wish I had my camara, right now, I sent it out for a good scrubbing behind the ears, and to nales if you will, and I again would love to take a few Self Portrats right now. blade slices, like Paper cuts bleed alot, and usualy look worse than they really are. so don't worry too much. Care has been taken. -Gabe-