The number of bodies cut and the type of cut was recorded on the nakago of the sword. 10 Pcs Tameshigiri Tatami Straw Mat Samurai Test Cutting. 72 Length. 38.75 Width. Brand New. Powered by Handmade Sword Medieval Armor Movie Chainmail... It's about 8 taller than the old size mat (38 H). Tatami Mat For Sword Cutting Makiwara Tatami Mat For Tameshigiri Sword Cutting Test Target 6 Pieces Martial Arts Practice Mats ( Not the cheap beach mat! Munetoshi 20 Pcs True Omote Tatami Mats Tameshigiri Sword Cutting Test Target Editor's bottom line: This tameshigiri cutting mats is the best one we tested. In terms of quality, brand and price, we couldn't ask for more Instructions for using the Mats: 1., Roll mats as tightly as possible and tie off., 2., Soak the mats in water for twenty-four hours., 3., After the mat has been rolled, tied and soaked it should be about the width of a man's thigh., 4., Mount on a cutting stand and enjoy., Overall Length: 72 in , Overall Width: 46 in , Material: Straw Mats This listing is for 10 Mats. Where the original sword tests were designed to test the quality of the sword, today's tests are designed to test the quality of the swordsman. Cutting mat, Omote Tameshigiri The extra height gives you two more cuts. The mats have been constructed from tightly woven straw. Quality: All of our products are made of the finest materials, and are packaged securely in our own warehouse These Tatami mats have been made specifically for cutting tests