A group of friends met to "reenact" and compete in cutting reeds, cans, etc. using knives, swords and katanas.
We cut several canes tied, empty cans and bundles of reeds (of 4 inches), starting with a bunch, following by two, three, four and five bundles of reeds (each of 4 inches in diameter).
I took my kitchen knife and was greatly encouraged. The objective was fun.