And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
According to ChatGPT: ------------- The blade is engraved with 火 承 康 回 (pinyin huǒ chéng kāng huí). Taken literally it means “fire – receive – health – return,” which doesn’t correspond to any standard idiom. It’s most likely a decorative motto or the smith’s signature rather than a meaningful four‑character phrase.
ai image probably, so trying to read the kanji is a waste of time. Look at the wrapping on the handle. The wraps just end at the rayskin diamonds instead of crossing over between them to make raised areas for improved grip.
I tend to agree with on the AI. Initially, I just marveled at the blade. Once you mentioned it, I blew it up and looked closer. Everything looks “off.”
These guys are all wet. I have it on good authority that it actually reads "Be sure to try CW's recipe for 'Peanut Butter & Jelly Ribs'. Mrs. CW thinks it's terrific."
Eat at Joe’s…
ReplyDeleteWanna keep those nuts?
ReplyDeleteAnd sea pulp sour noodles
ReplyDeleteCaution Sharp Edges
ReplyDeleteFAFO
ReplyDelete#1 guess
DeleteFear not an honorable death
ReplyDeleteWear safety glasses
ReplyDeleteIs there a Google app that helps for this kind of thing? Is it difficult to use?
ReplyDeleteFRONT TOWARD ENEMY
ReplyDeleteHecho in China
ReplyDeleteYep. Not old Japanese for sure.
DeleteThe third character means "east" and that's all my imported wife and I could make out.
ReplyDelete“No tickee, no washee."
ReplyDeleteHa!
Delete"so sollee"
ReplyDeleteWith two chops you get head roll
DeleteI'm guessing that is says something like: "If you pull this blade out of the scabbard, you must draw blood before replacing it."
ReplyDeleteMade in Taiwan
ReplyDeleteAccording to ChatGPT:
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The blade is engraved with 火 承 康 回 (pinyin huǒ chéng kāng huí). Taken literally it means “fire – receive – health – return,” which doesn’t correspond to any standard idiom. It’s most likely a decorative motto or the smith’s signature rather than a meaningful four‑character phrase.
White or dark?
ReplyDeleteread instruction manual before use
ReplyDeleteai image probably, so trying to read the kanji is a waste of time. Look at the wrapping on the handle. The wraps just end at the rayskin diamonds instead of crossing over between them to make raised areas for improved grip.
ReplyDeleteI tend to agree with on the AI. Initially, I just marveled at the blade. Once you mentioned it, I blew it up and looked closer. Everything looks “off.”
Delete“Not to be operated by fuckwits”
ReplyDeleteMaker mark?
ReplyDeleteThese guys are all wet. I have it on good authority that it actually reads "Be sure to try CW's recipe for 'Peanut Butter & Jelly Ribs'. Mrs. CW thinks it's terrific."
ReplyDeleteMe no love you long time.
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