Orlando Sword Show

[Ray Singer]

I was just very surprised to hear that there will be a sword show in Orlando in a few weeks. Information on their site is very light, anyone have additional details? Is this affiliated with the Florida Token Kai? I am curious to know how attendance will be. The 'current dealers' section of the site is password protected and does not work even after registration.

 

http://www.orlandojapaneseswordshow.com

[cabowen]

Wow, they ought to fire their PR person.....no one I know has heard a word about it....Then again, maybe it is suppose to be closed, invitation only event...Orlando in August....Hmmmm......

[NihontoEurope]

Ouch!

 

That bad news : (

 

However, it says dates are subject to change on the site. Perhaps someone realised that there are few pre-regs.

 

I hope they put the dates forward.

 

/Martin

[Ed]

I received an invitation via snail mail several weeks ago.

 

The show is being put on by Bob Elder. Nice guy whom I have known for years, Bob was/is a member and served on the board for the Florida Token Kai. I have not heard any other mention regarding his proposed show.

 

He is a long time resident of the Orlando area, and teacher of Toyama Ryu Battdo.

http://orlando-toyamaryu.com/

[cabowen]

That would explain it....

[nihonto1001]

Bob Elder is very qualified to run such an event. He knows the Japanese sword from both a Collecting and Martial Art perspective. He is responsible for introducing me to the hobby. He always took the time to go over Sword Appreciation with me.

 

I hope the show is a success. Maybe I'll reach out and see if I can help.

 

I think the success of these shows is important to Japanese Sword Collecting.

 

-A message from Captain Obvious.

[nihonto1001]

I just spoke with Bob and booked my table.

 

It sounds like I will see some familiar faces there. Also, there should be some nice swords. I understand they are also having a Kantei contest.

 

I will have some nice Swords, Tosogu and Microtech knives. Hope to see you there.

[nihonto1001]

If you are heading out to the show this weekend, come on over and say hey.

 

10% off List for any NMB member. I will have many items not yet listed on the site. If there is anything in particular that you want me to bring, PM me.

[cameoking]

I will try to make it there from Miami but on the look out for a category 2 storm that is expected to be in area by Sunday

[Pete Klein]

Hey Jon -- remember a few years ago when we had to fly out of San Fran early due to a hurricane? Never seems to fail, does it???

[nihonto1001]

Hey Pete:

 

Yes, I do remember that. That was a schlep and a half. I also remember Wilma, which was supposed to only be a Cat 1, turned into a hell of a storm. I was not even going to throw the hurraicane shutters on. Happy I did.

[sensei215]

Just got out of the hospital again. I booked two tables and Im leaving tomorrow since I'm going to drive it. Im curious to know who else may be coming.

 

 

Tim S

[Ray Singer]

Does anyone have photos and details on the Orlando show? That was the weekend Tropical Storm Isaac (later Hurricane Isaac) passed through, and I didn't see any way I could have attended and driven back south to Miami Sunday night.

 

Thanks,

Ray