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Cutting cake with naval sword

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My grandfather was in the navy, and used his sword to cut the cake on his wedding day. We still have that sword now that he has passed away, and were interested in using it to cut our cake. My fiance isn't in the navy, nor am I, so we just wanted to make sure that it wasn't offensive. We're considering my dad making some announcement that it's in loving memory of him, etc. Has anyone had experience with this armed force tradition?
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Re: Cutting cake with naval sword

  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    edited December 2011
    I think it would lovely and I've been on active duty for over 23 yrs! The announcement would be a nice way to clue the guests in to the importance of your g'father's saber.  Good luck!
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  • kelliruskellirus member
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    edited December 2011
    This is completely fine, as a member of the Marine corps i double checked with a few guys here on base. Make the announcement and use the saber, I would practice a few times if i were you (they can be a bit hard to manage) Good luck and have fun!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    I think it's a great way to incorporate your grandfather! Esp since pp said it was ok.
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  • chosen175chosen175 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think it's an awesome idea! I'd do a little research first, though, and make sure they didn't use lead or anything else you wouldn't want to ingest when they made those old sabers.
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