Nihonto Australia

Hi All, Finally getting around to posting a few pics of the show, good to catch up with everyone, we had a great time once again. Sorry Saturday was so busy it was hard to talk to everyone! George we will have to catch up next year for a bit more of a yarn. kind regards John http://www.nihonto.com.au info@nihonto.com.au

Hi All, Just found original thread, we'll be attending again this year here is the info - Perths Arms and Militaria Show 15th-16th September 2012 CANNINGTON AGRICULTURAL HALL Cnr. Albany Hwy and Station St. Cannington Perth. Hope to see you there. Kind regards John Nihonto Australia http://www.nihonto.com.au info@nihonto.com.au

Hi Everyone, Congratulations Steve on buying a great sword for your first purchase, you chose very well! I wish I started with something like that .. ha. Thanks for all the postive feedback I read, I really appreicate it. I stand behind what I sell and I wouldnt sell a sword that I wouldnt have in my own personal collection. I am currently in Japan on a buying trip, hoping to find some treasures.. if you are after anything in particular, shoot me an email and i'll see if I can track anything down for you. Check out this recently listed Tachi with NBTHK Certificate- it's a really interesting rare order made sword for a famous samurai who's residence has been designated as an important cultural asset with cutting test. - http://nihonto.com.au/html/order_made_h ... i_wit.html enjoy! kind regards John Grasso http://www.nihonto.com.au info@nihonto.com.au

Hi, Just letting collectors know about the antiques fair being held in brisbane this weekend, we'll be there with lots of swords and fittings. Here are the details - Description - 24 - 25 September 2011 The Big Show is like a large market with many items on display and for sale to members of the public. There will be quality antiques, antique and modern firearms, Militaria dating back hundreds of years, rare antique swords, armour and various arms dating from the 1300s to modern day, as well as historical militaria displays by the Victoria Barracks Museum. New and old books, collectables and china, modern and antique jewellery, coins and bank notes, custom knife makers, local interstate and international dealers, hunting, shooting and outdoors supplies. This is Queensland's newest and largest fair of its kind. There will also be a Scottish piper in attendance for a short time on Saturday. Children receive a free military patch for their admission fee of AUD2.00. Other Information Children are welcome. Access Information: There will be ample parking at the event and additional parking is available at the Valley State School. Both charge between AUD8.00 and AUD10.00. This charge will cover you from 9.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. when they close for the day. Vehicles can be left there overnight, meaning that in effect there is no time limit on the parking for the day. How To Get There: Head to the RNA showgrounds in Brisbane, find Gregory Terrace , head towards Brookes Street and Alexandria Street is towards the end of Gregory Terrace before Brookes Street. Alternatively, access can be gained from St Paul's Terrace. Inclusions: Children receive a free military patch for their admission fee of AUD 2. regards John Nihonto Australia

George ,It was good to catch up with you again at the Perth arms fair, Its always very interesting to speak to someone with so many years experience collecting nihonto, We also had the pleasure of seeing some fantastic collections around Perth, Perths a great place and we will try and get back again for one of the fairs, Just letting any Brisbane collectors know we will be doing the show in Brisbane this weekend at the RNA showgrounds Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th , come along if your in town Regards John Nihonto Australia