I know it may sound funny, but it never hurts to check out Big Lots, especially if you are into doing tameshigiri (cutting) with your swords.

I just found a display, where they were selling straw beach mats, and pool noodles (both of which are fun targets) for 99 cents apiece. So far, I can't complain about the quality of the straw mats; I've soaked some in water for a couple of hours, and sliced through them, and they felt as satisfying as any rice straw tatami.

What the hell is 'Big Lots'?

Used to be called Pic 'n' Save - essentially an overflow discount store

What the hell is 'Big Lots'?
A chain of stores in the USA. They deal in closeout, refurbished, and obselete merchandise. They also sell slightly blemished furniture at low prices.

I would never buy any food products from there, but sometimes you can find some dirt cheap hardware that's actually pretty good.

I used to uload trucks at one of thier warehouses in columbus ohio......

oh the horror..
the horror....
:erg: