Orlando Japanese Sword Show

[bob elder]

Just to let everyone know I am hosting our 4th annual (well since 1991 anyway!) Orlando Japanese Sword Show the weekend of June 27th at the Staybridge Suites, 1 red light north of the Orlando International Airport on 436. Tables are available. $100.00 for 1, 2 for $175.00 and 3 for $250.00. Rooms are (apartment style) cheap! $85.00 a night. More info to follow. Bob Elder

[nihonto1001]

Sign me up Bob.  I will take one for $100.  Had a great time at the last 2 shows.  Looking forward to it.

[Brian]

Bob,

Please make sure to add it to the calendar above, along with as much detail as possible and I'll confirm the post once done.

 

Brian

[bob elder]

Just got word that Bill Miller and Arnold Frenzel will have a lecture on Katchushi tsuba. These are sword and armor makers works. A hands-on display as well as a handout will make this a great event to attend. Many thanks to them!

[Markus]

Sounds great! Planning to attend but should be able to decide over the weekend.

[Henry Wilson]

Would it be possible to post the katchushi handout on the NMB for those who cannot attend.

 

Good luck the show.

[seattle1]

Hello:

 I will talk to Bill about posting it after the show Henry. We did something similar at the Tampa show a couple of years ago, but that was just a "looking" selection. In Orlando the idea is to discuss certain pieces to try to extract some educational value from each.

 Arnold

[Markus]

Will be there, but only on Saturday (arrive Friday afternoon though) as I have to be back on Sunday.

Arnold, when are you and Bill scheduled? Hope that not everything is scheduled for Sunday but I am

still happy to see you all on Saturday.

[seattle1]

Hello Markus:

I haven't checked this topic recently or I would have replied sooner. I don't know our time, but would guess it will be Saturday afternoon. We will have a small paper and 16 tsuba illustrated as well and on hand for viewing. The pieces we will discuss are essentially selected for their educational value rather than anything else.

Arnold

[Markus]

Thanks for the update Arnold.

I've learned that there is a schedule online in the meanwhile and I am glad that most of the program is taking place on Saturday:

 

http://orlandojapaneseswordshow.com/us/schedule/

 

Looking forward to next weekend!

[Curran]

Never been to the Orlando Show before.

If I survive next week, I will brave the long drive this year for Arnold and Bill's lecture.

[Jason Williams]

I attended the show today, and there was a lot of very informed Nihonto fans onsite. Hopefully, Bob can provide some pictures of some the tables and the products they were offering. Looking forward to the next show

 

 

Jason

[Brian]

Pics, write-ups, reviews, stories, comments??

Scores, losses or near misses?

 

Brian

[nihonto1001]

I had a good time catching up with friends, old and new.  I also got a chance to study some great swords that a few people brought for show and tell. All in all it was a good time to break up the monotony.  

 

I also ate well.  A few of us got off the beaten path (way off) for some Vietnamese food at a restaurant called Little Saigon. It was off the hook.

[Markus]

Am so free and forward some pics Joe and Bob shared on FB. Made some new friends and had a great time and I was one of those who took the "scenic route" to Little Saigon

Great show and great after show sword study with some outstanding blades! Thank you guys and I am already looking forward to the next show(s).

 

 

 

[Jean]

How come you are on all pictures Markus?

[Markus]

Post mainly those that were shared with me and on my FB wall, so that's why they might look somewhat egocentric.

[Jean]

Just teasing :D

[Stephen]

Names and faces please

[nihonto1001]

In the last pic, we all had a weird look on our face from the scenic route.LOL

 

I'm the one with the duck face.

[Brian]

Looks like a great time was had by all. Oneday I'll join y'all. 

 

- B -

[bob elder]

Arnold Frenzel and Bill Miller delivering a kick ass lecture on Katchshi tsuba. The culmination of 50 years a each of collecting.Invaluable information. I have such a clearer understanding of them. Thanks !