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[tendie-defender]

[chickenparm]

Tradition - Part Eight

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“Sn-Snezhnayan tradition dictates in a traditional battle, the winner is allowed to request one thing from the-” another cough, born from phlegm in his throat that rattles wetly, “from the loser.” (or, You accept a bet and despite not winning, you’re not sure if you’ve actually lost.)

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Childe/f!Reader 2,123 Words - SFW (Bamboozled into marriage, awkwardness, fluff, future smut)

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Childe had said before that his mother was a saint. 

If so, then why would he avoid telling either of his parents of his impending nuptials? 

Following Teucer’s footsteps in the snow, you walk with the other two siblings back to what you assume is Childe’s family home. With his descriptions being as fond and intricate as they were, you’re able to pick it out from a small cluster of others. In the front there’s an obvious space for chopping firewood. A stone wall encapsulates what would be a front garden if this home were in any other country that allowed for a garden. 

Instead, it holds a few half-made snowmen, scattered sticks that have been tied together to create what seems to be swords with little handguards, and a stone bench that is close enough to the home that it doesn’t accumulate snow. The chimney above it shows that the fireplace must be on the other side of that wall. 

At the front gate, Anthon grabs your arm and speaks once more with that serious voice that doesn’t seem right coming from someone who likely still plays with the wooden swords in the yard. “Remember, don’t tell her about…y’know.”

“My lips are sealed.” You promise, even though you’re not sure why you’re doing so. Wouldn’t it make it easier to just come clean? Surely this saint of a woman would appreciate knowing that her treasured son would be doing exactly as she wished him to. 

And then you remember his other words. About how he came back different. Not quite himself. Angry, combative, impulsive. Something rumbling beneath the surface that they didn’t know how to tame in the same way they once had been able to wrangle their overexcited son. 

Childe was still as excitable, he said so himself, except it wasn’t the same. Once that energy came, the only way to vent it was through combat, discord, havoc that made his blood sing merrily in a strange echo of a song his master seemed to have composed herself. 

All it takes for mistrust to bloom is the tiniest spore. It spreads rapidly in ways you don’t expect. 

No, perhaps it’s better that you say nothing at all. 

The pathway is carefully shoveled and maintained, not even a lick of ice to be seen. Lucky for Teucer. You make it to the door, then the children give you no further time to prepare before they’re opening the door and announcing their arrival with, “Ajax’s friend is here!”

The title makes your fist clench beneath the security of your cloak. Countless times, Childe has called you comrade, yet even now with his ring on, you’re not confident that the amount of times you’d ever thought of him as a friend would need more than perhaps a finger or two to count. 

“Tsk, look at you, not even muffs to keep your ears from freezing.” A woman snaps you from your reverie as she reaches for your ears and pinches one - you don’t even feel it. They are cold. “Sit by the fire, we can get your cloak off when you’re a little warmer. Are you hungry? Thirsty?”

The woman is pushy. She pushes you further into the home. She pushes you to sit down. And when she is satisfied you are warm, she pushes the cloak from your shoulders and hangs it near the fire to dry a little more before putting it up elsewhere. Only then does she realize her mistake, and introduces herself as Galina. 

It’s a pretty name, and you tell her so. Her smile doesn’t have any of that tension that Childe mentions, and in fact her eyes seem to sparkle as she thanks you for such a compliment. 

You wonder - as you stare into the fire while she bustles in the kitchen to continue the meal she’d been making with an extra portion added - how many of Childe’s “friends” have arrived here and were less than cordial. Certainly the Fatui wouldn’t be rude, not to a Harbinger’s family, at least. But Galina had seemed so delighted at something so simple as a compliment. 

The point is driven home as she returns from the kitchen as dinner is set to simmer, and pushes something warm and liquid into your hands. “You’re not a coworker of his, are you?”

The wording is specific; Teucer still is unaware of Childe’s alignment. You’d nearly forgotten. Yet her delivery speaks of the amount of times she’s had to entertain the very coworkers that she fears you’re part of.

“No, I’m not. I truly am just a… friend.” The single syllable of that word makes your hand feel heavy. You remove it from the mug and tuck it beneath your thigh to try and hide the way you want to fidget with it. “We lost contact a while ago. He told me about his family, so I thought this would be a good place to look.”

Galina’s eyes dart to the movement of your hand, but she doesn’t seem curious or intrigued. It’s the instinct of a human to naturally look at any sudden movements. After a beat or two, her lips turn into a frown and she shakes her head. “It was a good idea, but he hasn’t returned home in some time. The last letter he sent didn’t have a return address, so he got reassigned elsewhere and we won’t know until he sends another.”

In the past, you’ve been told that you’re rather like an open book. Your heart sits on your sleeve and your emotions are plain on your face. Disappointment must have shined through, because Galina reaches out to place a hand on your knee - it’s warm through the thick fabric. “But you’re welcome to stay with us for as long as you need to come up with another plan. Ajax is very prompt with sending a letter once he’s gotten to wherever new place he’s meant to be.”

“When was his last letter delivered?”

“He dated it for a month ago, it was delivered last week.” Galina answers, obviously understanding that you’re coming up with a plan already. 

If it was dated a month ago, and delivered last week, then that would leave three weeks for the travel time. Quite a distance, considering you had arrived here from Liyue after nearly a week yourself on that boat. You take a cautious sip of the steaming mug, hold back a grimace at the temperature, then ask with a burnt tongue, “And where had he been stationed before that?”

“Let’s see… Teucer has the letter in his bedroom somewhere, goodness knows where it might be now. But the last few letters have been strange. Quite a few haven’t had return addresses, and the ones that do are all over the place. They must be running him ragged.”

Then that settles it. With a little sigh and another sip now that you can’t feel the temperature anymore, you ask, “Could I stay until his next letter arrives?”

---

Childe doesn’t quite know the specifics of what has been happening in Sumeru. 

For the most part, all of the Harbingers take action separately from one another. Individual moving parts that accomplish a variety of goals, both personal and for the cause they’re tenuously united under. Some perhaps more tenuous than others, of course. 

But it must have been something truly concerning, if the figure in front of him is anything to go off of. 

“Lesser Lord Kusanali has graciously held off on ordering any sort of forceful ejection. I think she hopes you’ll find what you’re looking for and leave.”

The young man in front of him is familiar, somehow. There’s a twisting in his gut, almost as if Childe is very aware that this person is distasteful to him in some way. The sort of sensation you’d feel toward a coworker you’re forced to cooperate with while enduring a bad attitude and a big mouth. 

Childe’s lips turn down, and he tilts his head a little to get a look beneath the brim of his hat. Faint reminiscence spikes again, but Childe never forgets a face, especially of someone so rude to him for seemingly no reason at all. 

Or, for a reason he’s not involved with. Whatever Dottore did here, it’s not Childe’s concern, and his impatience shines through, “If Lesser Lord Kusanali would just let me know the Traveler’s whereabouts, then I’ll be out of Sumeru faster than you can blink.”

The figure’s shoulders tense, his lips turning downward. “The Traveler. I should have known. If the Fatui are looking to finish the job, you’re too late. The Traveler left the country over a week ago.”

A week. So, he’s behind. You’d be arriving in Liyue at this point, most likely. Childe’s mind wanders for a moment as he does the math on travel times and the likelihood of you smacking him if he were to just grab hold of you and kiss you already-

“Well? That’s what you came for, isn’t it? Get lost.”

“Look, whatever happened here before, I didn’t have anything to do with it. So you can drop the hostility, unless you’re looking for a fight?” Childe has already mapped out the area; it’s secluded enough that there would be no risk for intervention. However, there’s an Anemo vision on this one’s person, and that could be either a good thing or a bad thing.

The figure scoffs, violet eyes rolling to the sky if not for the wide brim of his hat blocking the way. “Oh, I’m well aware you had nothing to do with it. I just don’t like you, Childe.”

And now Childe wants that fight. It was a taunt before, now he’s chomping at the bit beneath a carefully calm veneer. The only sign of what lurks beneath is the tweak of his jaw muscle. The young man’s chin juts to the side, his arms crossing. “Well? What’ll it be? I’d love to fight and make you fall even further behind.”

God, still Childe hates him. It isn’t until he’s nearing Gandharva Ville that he wonders why his thoughts supplied a phrase of such familiarity. 

…

For how long he’s been stationed here, Liyue could serve as a comfortable replacement for his homeland, if necessary. It isn’t, of course, but at least he’s relaxed in the atmosphere as Zhongli tells him that you had been here only a few weeks before, asking for Childe’s location. 

“And you didn’t tell them to wait?”

“You would have me ask the Traveler to waste an indeterminate amount of time waiting for you to return to Liyue?” Zhongli levels him with a deep-set expression of dissatisfaction. “Even I think that’s a little too much to expect.”

“I’ve come back within weeks every time I’ve had to go elsewhere. This wasn’t that different, you know that.”

“No, I didn’t.” Zhongli is normally willing to patiently ignore any poor argument that Childe will put out for the sake of allowing the conversation to flow, but there’s a strange impatience in the Archon’s body language as he leans back in the chair. Is that his foot tapping? “What I do know is that the reason you continued to default here rather than elsewhere is currently in another country. Why would I assume you’d return to Liyue otherwise?”

Childe’s mouth snaps shut so quickly his teeth click together, and his train of thought slows to a halt. It’s a valid point, and one that he’d quietly accepted, but he didn’t expect Zhongli of all people to get him backed into a corner like this. 

A comfortable corner, one that Childe accepted, but trapped nonetheless. 

“Does that mean the Traveler was here, though?”

…

“So, the Traveler’s fiancé comes trotting into my shrine. You’re like a little dog, sniffing at the ground, following a trail. Or perhaps even a fox?”

“If the Great Guuji Yae labels me as such, then a fox I must be.” Childe doesn’t like the look in her eye. Yae Miko knows all of his secrets at just a glance. The false cut of his smile does nothing to hide them. “My intentions are only good, however.”

“I never claimed they would be otherwise. But I might be suspicious now…”

“Guuji Yae, please-”

Yae’s voice lilts with laughter, the tips of her fingers ghosting over her mouth as if they would do anything to hide it. Childe is certain that her eyes are glowing. “Oh hush. I’m well aware of what you’re here for. But I’d still like you to say it.”

Childe’s cheeks hurt from smiling when he so desperately wants to scowl. His cheeks are just warm enough for him to feel embarrassed further. Why was it so easy to say these sorts of things to you, but not to nearly anyone else? 

“I’m looking for my… Traveler.”

“Your Traveler? I wasn’t aware you had one. Could you describe them for me? In great detail?”

“My fiancée, then. The Traveler. Guuji Yae, if you could be a little more forthcoming, the distance is growing larger the longer this takes.”

Yae makes a sound behind her teeth, one that sounds disappointed as if she’d been looking forward to further haranguing and harassing Childe. As her lips twist into an annoyed frown, Childe wonders if she perhaps used a magnifying glass to burn ants to amuse herself when she was young. 

“They chartered a ship out of Ritou.” And it isn’t until he’s almost to the steps of the mountain that she relents further and calls, “To some dumpy little fishing village. I heard it’s quite cold this time of year.”

---

It’s an odd week. 

Briefly, you meet Childe’s father, Maks. At first, you expected someone similar to Childe in build, but the man is more akin to the shape of a bear than a human being. Dinner that night is interesting when you sit between Anthon and Teucer, picking at the fish on your plate as Maks scrutinizes you through bushy eyebrows with deep-set eyes. 

It’s difficult to see where his gaze is tracking to. At first you think it’s your face, then your left hand, then the way you nervously pick at your plate. You’re not quite sure. But then something changes and he tilts his head up a little - the serious expression is gone, and in its place is a surprisingly jovial smile. 

Maks is a fisherman - the captain of his own boat and crew. Due to the hazards of moving through the ice fields, his returns home are limited to once every two weeks or so to drop off their catch and visit family. When you explain that you’re a friend of Ajax’s, his smile wavers for just a moment and you catch a glimpse of that tension you’ve been told about. 

And then it’s gone. And Maks is laughing and saying he’s glad his son has made some friends that aren’t so entwined with his line of work. Teucer’s head tilts to the side, his mouth opens, breath whistling through his missing teeth, and you hurriedly answer, “Yes, I just don’t have the charisma to sell toys, it seems. Not for lack of Ajax trying to recruit me, though.”

Maks nods in approval - of what, you’re not quite sure.

By the next morning, he’s packed up to head back out on the water, announcing he’ll be back a bit sooner than usual In passing last night, he mentioned that despite the income being sent by Ajax, Maks can’t quite hang his hat up just yet. There are twenty men working on his ship that depend on the employment and wages he provides. 

And the sea calls him, he says. Perhaps there’s more of Maks in his son than he thinks; fighting calls to Childe like the sea calls to his father. 

Maks kisses his wife, hugs each of his children from oldest to youngest, and yanks you into a hug as well that you’re dwarfed by. You’re not sure how to respond, but he doesn’t give you a chance before he’s murmuring, “You’ll be good for him,” and pulling away to leave once again. 

Galina doesn’t show that she’s overheard anything, and the children are already off to take care of their morning chores. You’re left alone standing near the front door, a chill creeping in at the bottom of the frame as you ponder what exactly that might mean. Your toes grow cold through your thick socks, but you don’t quite feel that as you remain distracted. 

Childe’s mother calls to you from the kitchen, and you hurry along to assist without a second thought. And later that night, as you lay on the cot near the fireplace with your blankets piled high and your eyes following the shapes of the flames, you wonder about the last time it was that you felt like you were home. 

The feeling you’re having now is so unfamiliar that you wonder if you can recall such a time at all.

[goatsludge]

PSA Dissipator Upper (or as I like to call it, the 'Dissapointer')

Picked this up mostly on a whim to fool around with. Going to do unholy things to it later. Thought I'd give my two cents on my initial impressions.

I overall really like the angle they were going for - here they re-created the Bushmaster style of 'Dissipator' (aka actual Dissipators) where the rifle-length FSB is a dummy and a shorter gas system is concealed beneath the handguard.

In this case, a mid-length gas system is used instead of carbine length and a low-profile gas block is used instead of a chopped FSB like the Bushys used. In theory, this gives the performance associated with a midlength system with the greater accuracy of rifle-length sights. I'm sure it's mostly negligible, but it's fun to think about.

Now here's where the criticisms come in - the low-profile gas block itself has only one dimple for the set screw, with the other merely tightened up against the outer diameter of the barrel. The barrel itself is a 'Freedom' barrel, PSA's in-house brand.

It was definitely made after the fact using a stock barrel, rather than purpose-made for the build. Supposedly there was a run of these using FN barrels, but I didn't notice it. This would be a good excuse to send the barrel off for getting the gas block pinned, but I think I'd much rather buy a higher quality mid-length barrel and get it custom made into a similar setup from scratch.

Not much to say about the rest of it, just basic low-tier flat top upper, standard A2 birdcage, the works. I'm mostly going to be using it as a testbed, so expect cursed things to come of this build in the future.

[a-dauntless-daffodil]

No one. absolutely no one: .....

Me: Tavra’s style of sword fighting, in the one real example we see of it, shows a focus on finesse and point control- instead of singularly hacking or blocking, like Naia and Tae do, Tavra both deflects and disarms her larger and stronger opponent by cutting at skekSa’s claws, successfully flipping the Skeksis’ sword out of her grip and over a nearby cliff’s edge.

Me: This either shows that her sword is one capable of fine point control, implying that the sword’s balance is more towards to hilt, or that Tavra is skilled enough in the techniques of single opponent dueling to make up for her weapon’s innate design.

Me: That she knew she could disarm skekSa by targeting her hand without resorting to fully chopping off said hand, as Tae did, suggests Tavra is well aware of what damage to a sword wielder’s fingers can do to their ability to continue holding their sword.

Me: This in turn suggests she is used to combat where disarming rather than drastically maiming or killing your opponent is expected, again possibly matching up with duels of honor where dominance through the exhibition of greater skill decides the victor, possibly with rules regarding an instant lost if your sword is taken from you.

Me: She also makes good use of extreme maneuverability, “wing work” instead of “foot work”, evading all three of her opponent’s remaining hands despite skekSa’s much greater reach and fury. Her awareness of the local air currents- terrain for a woman with wings- also is sharp, as she uses the wind to power her own swift backward evasion while retreating safely out of skekSa’s wild swatting attacks.

Me: So much movement would not match well with fighting in close formations or with groups of others, or in densely foliaged or cramped spaces such as jungle or a ship’s deck. It would be a good match for open landscapes with strong wind currents, like the mountain sides or cliffs of her home, and for a woman fighting alone or who’s role is to completely distract and occupy a specific opponent while luring it away from her fellows.  

Me: This might explain why Naia and Tae remained more earth bound, being used to swamp and ships respectively, with Tae using her wings for a single preplanning diving attack, while Tavra takes to the air and remains there the moment she replaces them both in the fight.

Me: did you think i was going somewhere with this? NO!

Me: WAIT YES ACTUALLY

Me: book Tavra’s sword should look more like her one from the TV show, with the hand protection D guard thingy and more weight towards the hilt, and a single edged blade that can block blows on it’s spine while still cutting and stabbing

Me: her swords should NOT look like it does on the cover of book 3, with a short leaf blade meant for increasing chopping power meaning loss of point control and most weight up near the blade tip, especially paired with that simple and skimpy guard that does basically NOTHING this sword makes sense if it’s made out BRONZE or if you’re got a shield or spear, it is NOT a weapon of someone who fights like TAVRA DOES

Me: Also, the fact Tae is able to sever a larger opponents wrist with one cut from her dagger implies said dagger is either on the larger side or heavier side.

Me: That Onica's blade is called a "dirk" instead might suggest that it, unlike Tae's dagger, is not designed mainly for combat, and might be more along the lines of a highland dirk or bollocks dagger, with a single-edge multipurpose but still perfectly deadly blade and no hand protection to get caught on clothing or rigging lines while in use on her ship.

Me: Presumably, since Naia got her "knife" from her brother while he was in service as a guard in the castle, and she uses it later to fend off possessed NOT! Tavra's body while it was attacking with a sword, book Naia's knife is somewhere between Tae's dagger and Onica's dirk, possibly with some form of handguard, more than as seen in the TV show version, and maybe a bit longer blade with a single edge and dropped point to make it a tool as well instead of dedicated weapon like the word "dagger" when used in contrast sometimes implies- a knife capable of parrying or catching attacks with as well as for fighting your opponent in close quarters or more general day to day use.

Me: ok im done now

[anzolhook]

SWORD OF THE EXILED - The Rogue Master

Prologue - The Strange Swordsman

A story by Tales "Anzol" Horita Windson

This was supposed to have been an easy job, on a day like any before it. But it seems fate had another plan entirely in stock for me. "Jail away the thugs that've been causing trouble near Downtown Square" was a simple task really, one my squad was given specifically so me and the other new Recruits could get some first experience.

We'd made our plans, Guard Sarge Durvak was certain of their M.O. and it was a simple matter of waiting around their preferred alleys once sunlight dimmed down.

We donned cuirasses and doublets instead of our halberk uniforms so the noise of chainmail wouldn't give away our identity as Guardfolk and concealed our dress even further with hooded cloaks. As soon as the sky reddened we began investigating, we walked with a lot of distance between each other attempting to bait the bandits into outing themselves thinking they'd found an isolated, easy victim. That's when i saw a shady group of three men follow a cloaked figure into an alley, I glanced at Durvak and already he was making his way towards the alley so o quickened my steps too.

But before we got there we heard a loud sound, as if something heavy just crashed and then a scream of pain. We ran towards the scene to see one of the men crashed into a pile of broken wood, the other two with weapons in hands and the cloaked figure, a man within his thirties unsheathing two blades.

In his right hand, the man wielded a straight sword with a long blade with a curved tip. It was a slender blade with only one sharp edge not unlike the Guard's Sabres but far less curved overall. In his left, a dagger with a blade broader and thicker than usual and both a handguard and a crossguard. I'd never seen such a dagger, much less this combination of weapons among any of the guards or even the soldiers in the army.

While I was still distracted with the unusual armaments one of the shady men shouted:

"Ya old fuck…! Y'just had t' make it hard'r didn't cha? Well, I jus' hafta take yer stuff from yer corpse then!"

The man that crashed into the planks got up, and immediately the thugs rushed the strange swordsman who immediately ran into the leftmost bandit. The bandit haphazardly swung his blade, a large broad knife for chopping into meat, bone and wood.

"Try actin' so tuff when yer dead!"

But the swordsman was unfazed and blocked the strike with his sword and immediately stabbed his opponent right below the armpit. He then stepped inwards and pushed at the men with his shoulder at the one still hurting from crashing into wood. He ran towards the third one in the middle who attacked with a hatchet, but his arm stopped as it met the dagger mid-strike, cutting his wrist open with the impact before the sword was thrust through his stomach. With a kick the swordsman wrestled his blade back out of his opponent's body turned to the third thug, now drenched in his own partner's blood and held up his guard again. The thug, armed only with a small shiv was visibly disturbed and quickly turned tail before he noticed us in his way.

"P-please help me! Tha' man's a craz'd murder'r! Ya' gotta call th' Guard before he'll kill me!"

He grabbed onto one of the other Recruits cloak and pointed to the swordsman

"Look, he's gots weapons! Tha's illegal! He's dangerous, 'm tellin' ya!"

The thug seemed genuinely scared, unfortunately for him we'd already been here long enough to know he was our target all along.

"Dharah" Durvak ordered me "Help Palkur arrest this thug. Tazegh, Fumith, you check if the other two are still alive."

We snapped when we heard it, like we were in a trance watching the battle before still unfolding before us, but soon we moved to our current tasks. While tying the whining thug's arms and legs so he wouldn't flee I stole a glance towards Durvak as he approached the swordsman, which was currently wiping and sheathing back his sword.

"Citizen, you are in violation of the Law of the Emperor against carrying and using military weaponry by civilians. Come with us quietly and you may be released after only the confiscation of your weapons and paying a small fine."

"And what if I refuse to go with you?"

The swordsman looked directly into Durvak's eyes without any reservation or regard for his authority. His voice was deep and rough and he spoke slowly and clearly but had a strange accent, as if his words were smoothed out.

"Then I'm afraid we'll have to take you by force."

Durvak unsheathed his saber and attempted to cut at the strange man who immediately blocked it with his dagger, unlike the thugs, however Durvak was trained fighter and knew not to attack senselessly, that's what he'd drilled into us during our weekly training sessions. He had attacked while his opponent only had a weapon of much shorter reach and he'd now step back to keep attacking from outside his opponent's weapon's threat zone.

Or so i thought, but the strange man stepped inwards while Durvak's saber seemed to be stuck on his dagger, he wrapped his right arm around our Sarge's neck and pushed him, tripping over the leg he'd just positioned behind him.

With a 'thud' our leader was on the ground and left out a muted groan, the swordsman then stomped on his right hand and kicked the saber out of it, before another kick to the head.

He ran towards Tazegh who had just lifted a thug's body on her back and kicked her with a stomp in the chest, pushing her back considerably and into Fumith, who was still knelt down trying to raise the other thug.

"Leave that bum here Palkur, and go find some backup! There should be another Guard squad on patrol somewhere nearby"

"But what about yo-"

"I'll try to buy some time. I'm the best fighter among the recruits after all. I should at least be enough so Sarge Durvak and the other Recruits can get up. Now go!"

I said so, but in truth I was terrified. Still, I had to steel my resolve if we had any chance of survival whatsoever. I unsheathed my saber while Palkur got away and got into a stance.

The man was just a dash away from me, right outside my striking range. But just when I thought that it was a good sign, he darted within. I panicked and cut at his head's height but he parried with his dagger just as with Durvak. I only had a month and a half of training in the Guard, but at least I knew not to be hit by a technique I've already seen if I could help it. Instead of retreating I put my weight forward to resist his push. But the push never came, instead he twisted in place as he grabbed my sword arm with both hands after releasing his dagger and threw me over his shoulder.

I fell so hard on the ground my consciousness began fading in and out, my body hurt all over from the impact and I had difficulty breathing. I could hear the other recruits saying something and shouting for my name but I couldn't make sense of any of it.

By the time I could finally get up it was already too late, the man had gotten away and we couldn't find him anywhere anymore. Tazegh were mostly unharmed, with just a few bruises from their collision, but me and specially Guard Sarge Durvak were battered and had some more serious injuries.

The thug that was tied down was the only one still alive as the other two bled to death while we waited for support to arrive as me and Durvak could hardly move properly on our own.

Today was supposed to be an easy job, with little to no risk. But it seems fate had different plans, it had to show me something beyond the wildest of my imaginations and now that I saw it I need to have it for myself, to find that strange swordsman and to learn his blade, his style, for there will never again be something so grand and powerful like it.

[thekitchnpro]

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The Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender has a six-cup capacity and a dual-stage blender system for maximum food processing. The pulse button will chop, crush, puree, mix and emulsify ingredients to your desired consistency. It features a Total Crushing technology that pulverizes ice into snow in seconds, with no cubes left behind. Its pitcher lid includes a smoothie cap for easy pouring of juice or smoothies from pitcher to glass without dripping or spilling. If you want to purchase under $40 blender with multiple speed settings and pulse feature then I would suggest you consider buying ninja master prep professional because it is a great addition to kitchen appliances at a very reasonable price.

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Don’t let its sleek design fool you, this is a robust product that does more than just shred cheese. This durable slicer is ideal for cutting vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers into neat slices to make yummy sides or nutritious snacks. The best part? It’s dishwasher safe! If you want to minimize prep time in your kitchen, look no further than Hamilton Beach’s Flexi-Slice Vegetable Slicer. You can choose from three thickness settings to suit your desired outcome—finely shredded zucchini, mild chopped veggies, or thick carrot sticks. Slicing couldn’t be easier: just put down some paper towels and press down on top of produce with moderate pressure (one hand may be all you need). The wide feet help keep it stable while slicing so you don’t have to worry about any slipping—perfect if counter space is at a premium in your kitchen.

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OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicers

The V-Blade Mandoline offers a unique blade design that creates ultra-thin slices for salads, stir-fries, and more. The easy-to-use slicer features four preprogrammed thickness settings, allowing you to create anything from paper-thin up to 1/4 inch thick slices with one turn of a knob. The V-Blade Mandoline is versatile too; it comes with three interchangeable blades for French fries, vegetable chips, and grating fruits and vegetables. A handguard provides added safety when operating the mandoline slicer on its side. And unlike other mandolines, which can be difficult to clean or prone to rusting if exposed to water, dishwasher safe parts make cleanup quick and easy.

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Roller Vegetable Cutter

Roller Vegetable Cutter in Pakistan

Roller Vegetable Cutter in recent years, the culinary landscape in Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with an increasing number of individuals embracing innovative kitchen tools to enhance their cooking experience. Among these tools, the Roller Vegetable Cutter has gained significant popularity for its efficiency and versatility. This article explores the features, benefits, and the growing trend of Roller Vegetable Cutters in Pakistani households.

Benefits of Roller Vegetable Cutter

Time-Saving: One of the primary advantages of the Roller Vegetable Cutter is its time-saving capability. It significantly reduces the time spent on vegetable preparation, allowing cooks to focus on other aspects of the cooking process.

Consistent Results: The adjustable thickness settings ensure uniformity in vegetable slices, contributing to visually appealing dishes and even cooking.

Versatility: Roller Vegetable Cutters are versatile tools suitable for a wide range of vegetables, including carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, and more. This versatility makes them a valuable addition to any kitchen.

Ease of Cleaning: Cleaning the Roller Vegetable Cutter is a breeze, as many models are designed with detachable parts that can be easily washed. This adds to the overall convenience of the tool.

Growing Trend in Pakistani Kitchens

The growing trend of Roller Vegetable Cutters in Pakistani kitchens can be attributed to several factors. As more individuals embrace diverse culinary influences, there is a greater demand for tools that simplify complex tasks. The Roller Vegetable Cutter aligns perfectly with this trend, offering an efficient and accessible solution for busy households.

Furthermore, the increasing awareness of healthy eating has led people to incorporate more vegetables into their diets. The Roller Vegetable Cutter not only prepares vegetables more conveniently but also encourages individuals to explore creative and nutritious recipes.

Features of Roller Vegetable Cutter

The Roller Vegetable Cutter is a manual kitchen gadget designed to simplify the process of chopping and slicing vegetables. Its key features make it an indispensable tool in modern kitchens:

Efficient Cutting Mechanism: The cutter boasts a sharp and durable rolling blade mechanism that effortlessly slices through various vegetables, saving time and effort in the kitchen.

Adjustable Thickness Settings: Many Roller Vegetable Cutters come with adjustable settings, allowing users to customize the thickness of their vegetable slices. This feature is particularly useful for dishes that require uniform cuts.

Compact and Easy to Use: The compact design of these cutters makes them easy to handle and store. They are user-friendly, requiring minimal effort to achieve professional-looking vegetable cuts.

Safety Features: Most Roller Vegetable Cutters include safety features such as handguards to protect users from accidental cuts during operation. This makes them suitable for both experienced chefs and home cooks.

Roller Vegetable Cutter Pros and Cons:

Pros:

Time-saving: Roller vegetable cutters can save a significant amount of time compared to manually chopping vegetables. This is especially beneficial when preparing large quantities of food.

Consistent cuts: These cutters often provide uniform and consistent cuts, ensuring that your vegetables are evenly sized. This can be important for cooking consistency.

Versatility: Many roller vegetable cutters come with various blades or attachments, allowing for different types of cuts such as julienne, slices, and dices. This versatility can be useful in preparing a variety of dishes.

Ease of use: Roller vegetable cutters are generally user-friendly and require minimal effort to operate. This can be beneficial for individuals who may have difficulty with traditional chopping methods.

Safety: With proper usage, these cutters can be safer than using a knife, especially for individuals who are not comfortable or skilled with knife skills.

Cons:

Initial cost: High-quality roller vegetable cutters can be relatively expensive compared to a basic set of knives. The initial investment may deter some potential users.

Maintenance: Some roller vegetable cutters may have multiple parts that need to be disassembled and cleaned after each use. This can be time-consuming compared to simply cleaning a knife.

Limited to certain vegetables: While roller vegetable cutters can handle a variety of vegetables, they may not be suitable for certain textures or shapes. Softer or irregularly shaped vegetables may not be processed as effectively.

Storage space: These devices may take up more storage space in the kitchen compared to a set of knives. This can be a consideration for individuals with limited kitchen space.

Power source: If the roller vegetable cutter is electric, it may require a power source, which can limit its portability. Manual ones are more portable but may require more effort to operate.

Conclusion

The Roller Vegetable Cutter has undoubtedly become a game-changer in Pakistani kitchens, providing a practical solution to the demands of modern cooking. Its efficiency, versatility, and time-saving benefits make it a valuable asset for both seasoned chefs and home cooks alike. As this trend continues to grow, the Roller Vegetable Cutter will likely become a staple in kitchens across Pakistan, contributing to a more enjoyable and streamlined cooking experience.

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Vege cutter

A vegetable cutter, also known as a vegetable chopper or slicer, is a kitchen tool designed to make the process of cutting, chopping, and slicing vegetables more efficient and convenient. These devices come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, but they all serve the same basic purpose: to help you prepare vegetables quickly and with minimal effort. Here are some common types of vegetable cutters:

Manual Vegetable Chopper: This type of cutter usually consists of a container with a grid of sharp blades or attachments. You place the vegetable inside, press down on the lid, and the blades chop or dice the vegetable.

Mandoline Slicer: A mandoline slicer has an adjustable blade and a flat platform with a handguard. You slide the vegetable back and forth across the blade to create thin, even slices.

Food Processor: Food processors come with various attachments, including slicing and shredding discs, that allow you to prepare a wide range of vegetables quickly. Some food processors also have special attachments for julienning or spiralizing.

Electric Vegetable Chopper: These are electrically powered devices that automate the chopping process. You place the vegetables in a container, press a button, and the machine does the chopping for you.

Spiralizer: A spiralizer is used to turn vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and potatoes into noodle-like shapes. It can be used to make vegetable noodles for dishes like zoodles (zucchini noodles.

Julienne Peeler: This is a simple tool that allows you to create thin, uniform strips or julienne cuts of vegetables. It looks like a regular peeler but has a serrated blade.

Conclusion: The choice of a vegetable cutter depends on your specific needs and preferences. Manual choppers and mandolin slicers are good for small-scale chopping and slicing, while food processors and electric choppers are more suitable for larger quantities and a wider range of tasks. Spiralizers and julienne peelers are specialized tools for creating unique vegetable shapes.

When using any type of vegetable cutter, it's essential to follow safety guidelines, especially with sharp blades and moving parts, to prevent accidents and injuries. Always read the manufacturer's instructions and exercise caution while handling these kitchen tools.

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Henry Levergun…From Old Western to Space Cowboy

A while back, I wrote a blog article talking about the new Henry All-Weather Big Boy in .44 Magnum that I picked up from the good folk over at Brownells. I also mentioned that I had absolutely no intention on keeping it in it’s stock form. Let’s just say that I had “big” plans for said rifle. I did get a chance to spend some tiem with it in it’s stock form and let me tell you, Henry makes a top quality lever rifle! It easily hit steel out to 100 yards using the factory iron sights. The fit and finish was superb and the wood stock and handguard were something like fine furniture would have. Now fast forward a few months later…and you’d barely recognize it from the way it originally shipped from Brownells.

To help me out with the transformation, I have to give a ton of credit to Pat RMG. I came to him with a ton of questions regarding upgrades and what I was trying to accomplish. Essentially, I wanted an All-Weather Big Boy X model, even though there is no such thing. I started to look towards Ranger Point Precision as they are super well known in the lever action world. Name a lever rifle and they most likely have some modern upgrades available for it. I knew for a fact that I wanted to change out the factory handguard for a modern one with attachment points for all those tactical goodies. I was also very interested in a better buttstock, mainly because I had plans to add an optic that would sit higher requiring a better way to get a good cheek weld. Ranger Point Precision had exactly the parts that I was after. I ended up ordering their stock and handguard setup to install on my new Henry rifle from Brownells. Next up was some of the small items, such as trigger upgrades, optic mounting point, extra round quivers as well as a hammer spur. RPP makes these things so I went ahead and picked up those as well as some quick takedown screws for the lever and the buttstock. I also swapped out the factory lever for a large loop lever.

The final pieces to the puzzle was the optic, the iron sights and I truly wanted to have the barrel and magazine chopped down from the factory 20” and threaded for a suppressor. I had a heck of a time finding anyone willing to do this work locally, so I sent the rifle out to levergun upgrade master, MadPigCustoms for a barrel/mag tube chop and thread. When I got the rifle back about a month later, I was super impressed with the job they did. They even added a set of HiViz sights to replace the factory buckhorn iron sights. To top it off, I decided to install the Brownells MPO 1-6 Donut LPVO inside of some EGW Keystone low rings. The RPP stock does an awesome job at provided the proper cheek weld for any optic.

So after a couple of months, I finally had my “Space Cowboy” lever rifle to coin the phrase that Pat uses. It’s an absolute amazing rifle! To say that tactical leverguns are gaining steam and popularity would be an understatement….they sure are hot right now and I’m so glad for the folks and companies that helped me make mine vision of a Space Cowboy blaster to come true!

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Different Kinds Of Kitchen Knifes

A knife is specified as a type of hand device with a sharp edge that is made use of to cut something, whether it be food, rope, and even wood. It is generally composed of a blade, which is typically around 12 inches or less in size, that is connected to a sort of handle. They have been around for a long time, going back to the Rock Age where they were utilized as both devices and also weapons.

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The very first blades used in the Stone Age were made from either flint orflint or rock, their edge was broken or ground, and also they in some cases, but not all the time, had a take care of. With later breakthroughs in smelting and also metallurgy, blades were able to be made from bronze, iron, and even steel. Although time has actually transformed the products that are utilized, a knife's basic style still continues to be significantly the very same.

As formerly stated, a knife is composed of a blade as well as a manage, along with a tan. The tang is referred to as a blade's expansion right into the take care of. Some blades also have an attached handguard to make sure that a person, while utilizing the blade, will not have his/her fingers slip into the blade's edge, as a result resulting in an injury.

The groove that is found together with of the blade in fact has a name. It's called the fuller, likewise referred to as a blood rain gutter and/or blood groove. Misconception has actually said that the fuller is utilized to permit an artery to hemorrhage without needing to get rid of the blade. Nevertheless, the fact is that a fuller is used making both knifes and sword lighter without needing to give up any large amounts of strength. Actually, on a lot of knifes, a fuller is used only for decorative objectives.

Likewise, a blade's groove allows for surface tension reduction that could take place between a blade and also whatever is being cut. This implies that both less complicated motion and removal of the blade is allowed.

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One more attribute of a knife is its shoulder. This is where the blade thickens to fulfill the take care of. This is most typically seen in kitchen area knifes. It maintains the blade from any type of type of jamming, as an example when cutting into the bone of a poultry. It likewise permits the sliced product to stay stationary and also not move back toward the person's hand while chopping with kitchen knifes.

Kitchen knifes are one of the most generally used kind of knife today. It appears that every person that has a kitchen area has at least one, although many of us have a number of that are utilized for many different purposes.

Among one of the most frequently known of the kitchen area knifes is the French knife, also known as a cook's blade. It has a broad, conical form with a fine edge that is fantastic for points such as cutting veggies.

A slicing blade, with its lengthy as well as slim blade, is made use of to cut through things such as prepared meat.

Those cooking area knifes that function scalloped edges are perfect for cutting those foods that are softer, such as tomatoes, bread, and also cakes.

One of the most used of the kitchen area knifes is the smaller paring knife. A paring knife has a brief, sharp blade that is really easy to deal with. It is primarily made use of for quicker jobs such as peeling off and eliminating cores.

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Other cooking area blades are used for table service. These are typically called after the solution they provide such as a supper knife, lunch knife, fish knife, butter knife, and also the popular steak knifes.

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That is a chopped up MCX handguard if you were curious.

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My mini-haul of parts for the M733 clone from the gun show this weekend. Best part I’m into all this stuff *maybe* $25-$30. Going to chop up one of the weaver sections to mount to the side of the handguard for the Surefire light, the rest of the parts are just spares/stuff to play around with.

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Another thing I picked up from the flea market today Armalite M15-T Fiberglass Free-Float Tube Carbine Handguard $35 all in

Mark 'Cos' Stephens (Delta Force A-Squadron) can be seen with a similar handguard on his M4A1 around 2002-2003, although his is an Early KAC SR25 Free Float that's been chopped down. Similar, but not the same.

Also worth pointing out this thing is kinda heavy for what it is Above is my PRI Gen.3 Carbon Fiber Rifle Length Tube Handguard Both weigh around 1lb despite the latter being nearly double the length. Shits insane lol

The retention ring was also pretty seized up when I grabbed it; motherfucker who owned it before me really cranked the bitch down. Nothing a big fat strap wrench couldn't handle!

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-This powerful full-tang, fantasy scimitar sword needs to be in your fantasy collection today -It has a razor-sharp 17 1/2" stainless steel Arabian style blade with a beef design, perfect for chopping -The stainless steel spiral design handle has heartwood accents and is complemented by a stainless steel handguard -The magnificent fantasy sword comes in a premium nylon shoulder sheath for ease of carry and is 25" in overall length #blades #memories #army #new #newpost #farooqknifecreation #foryou #New #vikingaxe #forgedsteel #FarooqknifeCreation #world (at Dipartimento dei Vigili del Fuoco) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQuQq_6MrXl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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dumbest fucking idea on the planet: a lightsaber with like, a finger guard like the kind a real sabre would have

lightsaber with a handguard but its also lasers and you just chop all your fucking fingers off with world record speed

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Top 5 Slicers That You Would Love

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Top 5 Slicers That You Would Love

A food slicer is an essential piece of equipment in any home kitchen, especially if you enjoy cooking and preparing meals from scratch. Slicers allow you to prepare foods with greater precision and speed, which will help you save time and effort in the long run. If you’re wondering what the best slicer options are, check out this list of top 5 slicers on the market today. We’ve even included a buyer’s guide at the end to make your search easier.

  Cuisinart CTG-00-BG Box Slicers

There’s a reason so many home cooks and professional chefs keep a box slicers around: It’s versatile. And it never needs sharpening. The Cuisinart version is particularly well-made and can handle everything from delicate nutmeg to coarse salt. A good all-around choice that will see plenty of use in your kitchen for years to come. Just watch out for those sharp blades! This grater made our best sellers list for 2015, but it’s still at or near #1 on Amazon’s own list of bestselling box graters, which tells you something about its popularity.

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 Brieftons Manual Food Processor

This is an expensive but efficient food processor. It has a 15-cup capacity, meaning you can slice all of your ingredients in one go. It’s easy to use, with no buttons or levers to worry about—you just place your food on top and pop it in. Made from BPA-free plastic, it’s safe for both indoor and outdoor use. There are several blades that come with it too, for chopping meat or cutting through poultry bones easily. You can even adjust its slicing thickness for making deli-style slices at home.

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Ninja Master Prep Professional

The Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender has a six-cup capacity and a dual-stage blender system for maximum food processing. The pulse button will chop, crush, puree, mix and emulsify ingredients to your desired consistency. It features a Total Crushing technology that pulverizes ice into snow in seconds, with no cubes left behind. Its pitcher lid includes a smoothie cap for easy pouring of juice or smoothies from pitcher to glass without dripping or spilling. If you want to purchase under $40 blender with multiple speed settings and pulse feature then I would suggest you consider buying ninja master prep professional because it is a great addition to kitchen appliances at a very reasonable price.

Buy Now! Hamilton Beach 72850 Flexi-Slice Vegetable Slicer

Don’t let its sleek design fool you, this is a robust product that does more than just shred cheese. This durable slicer is ideal for cutting vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers into neat slices to make yummy sides or nutritious snacks. The best part? It’s dishwasher safe! If you want to minimize prep time in your kitchen, look no further than Hamilton Beach’s Flexi-Slice Vegetable Slicer. You can choose from three thickness settings to suit your desired outcome—finely shredded zucchini, mild chopped veggies, or thick carrot sticks. Slicing couldn’t be easier: just put down some paper towels and press down on top of produce with moderate pressure (one hand may be all you need). The wide feet help keep it stable while slicing so you don’t have to worry about any slipping—perfect if counter space is at a premium in your kitchen.

Buy Now!

OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicers

The V-Blade Mandoline offers a unique blade design that creates ultra-thin slices for salads, stir-fries, and more. The easy-to-use slicer features four preprogrammed thickness settings, allowing you to create anything from paper-thin up to 1/4 inch thick slices with one turn of a knob. The V-Blade Mandoline is versatile too; it comes with three interchangeable blades for French fries, vegetable chips, and grating fruits and vegetables. A handguard provides added safety when operating the mandoline slicer on its side. And unlike other mandolines, which can be difficult to clean or prone to rusting if exposed to water, dishwasher safe parts make cleanup quick and easy.