Is it a bad ideia to cut? help

[firefox22]

I have this blade, a Chinese Stuor, with a W968 handle. It's quite large. I used to be a capeholder and tried to learn shakehand, and I did manage it, but I don't feel the same passion I used to. I want to cut the handle where the line is; it doesn't look hollow. Is that a bad idea? Has anyone ever cut a shakehand blade?

 

[firefox22]

CAPEHOLDER LOL

chinese penhold****

 

[Larshos]

If you’re willing to risk destroying the blade (worst case) I don’t see why you couldn’t.
Most CPen blades have a slightly different blade face geometry than their shakehand counterparts though.

I think the key here is figuring out a way to cut it cleanly without causing delamination.

 

[sebi]

If you’re willing to risk destroying the blade (worst case) I don’t see why you couldn’t.
Most CPen blades have a slightly different blade face geometry than their shakehand counterparts though.

I think the key here is figuring out a way to cut it cleanly without causing delamination.

I would do test cuts as far down as possible. And then when you are satisfied go to how long you would want it.

 

[Doralikesmath]

It's not worth it imo. Firstly, the cpen blade face is normally way bigger than the shakehand counterpart. Secondly, the weight distribution is different as well. Normally the cpen handle is wider and probably not hollow to counter the weight of the face. The handle of your blade is too thin and potentially if you cut it, it will become too head-heavy. Your wrist will suffer if this is the case.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

don't cut the blade
just get a new rubber

rubbers lifespam is short, blades last longer