Orlando Sword Show

[bob elder]

In case anyone is in the central Florida area (weekend of)  June 17th, 2016, I am hosting our 4th annual Japanese Sword Show. We are in a bigger better hotel only 1 red light from the last one. That is within a mile of the Orlando International Airport. Tons of great restaurants in the immediate area. See www.orlandojapaneseswordshow.com. In the interest of continuing to bring educational lectures and exhibitions, we are proud to host Joe Forcine, Markus Sesko and Moses Bacera. Other notables are in the pipeline to share their knowledge. With the treasure hunt over in terms of Japanese sword sales, it is very important that we continue to have seasoned collector/dealers pass on their (sometimes) decades of knowledge. Rarely do we see the amount of collectibles as we did 15 or more years ago. So , if anyone has any questions, please contact Bob Elder at toyamabob@gmail.com. We also are staring a Facebook site.Thank you all for your time.

[seattle1]

Hello:

Bob Elder's Orlando show is small (for the time being), friendly, helpful and interesting.

Arnold F.

[Brian]

Bob,

Please add it to the Nihonto Calendar above, and I'll confirm the addition. Add as much detail as possible.

[SAS]

Bob Benson recently gifted me some magazines from previous  shows, what a great opportunity for those able to attend! Looks like an educational and fun experience.

[bob elder]

A partial line up of lectures/demonstrations; Bill Miller, Satsuma swords. Markus Sesko, content to be announced, Moses Bacera, polishing, Wally Hostetter, lacquer techniques, Joe Forcine, to be decided, Mike Yamasaki, kantei lecture as well as hands-on kantei session, Pat Giaccobe, how to do oshigata. We have a few hopefuls in the pipeline but these are some powerful and priceless ways to gain knowledge. Our web site is being updated now so will reflect information as it becomes available.

[bob elder]

Orlando Sword Show. I would also like to have other countries sword exhibitions. If anyone knows Chinese collectors, please invite them. Also enjoy having Asian Antiques at the show. We all enjoy these.

[bob elder]

Just got word from Joe Forcine that he will bring 6 Juyo Token for exhibition.He will also lecture about the changes in shape of NIhonto based on changes in warfare. Will be a priceless educational talk!

[nihonto1001]

Here is the recently updated official Website:

http://www.japaneseswordshow.com/orlando/

(all lower case if you are typing it in)

 

If you are participating, please contact Bob Elder for details.  Table prices and accommodations are very reasonable.

 

If you have an item to sell, but cannot attend, please contact Bob, or me, for consignment options.  

 

The Events and Table Holders pages will be updated up until the date of the show.

 

The location is perfect to include your family.  Just minutes away from the theme parks and Disney (depending on who is driving:)