Orlando Fl Sword Show

[Michaelr]

I have been informed that the Orlando Japanese Sword Show has scheduled its 9th show for June 2023. Bob will be very missed but it is nice that someone has stepped up to carry on the show. The information that I have is : show dates are June, 23,24,26-2023. It will be held at the same hotel which is the Hilton Orlando Airport and there are special room rates for the show. The contact information is: Mark Ceskavich, 407-401-1319, 

 orlandoswordshow@gmail.con

 www.orlandoswordshow.com

 This was always a great show. Hope to see you there as I have already booked my table and room.    MikeR

[Japan2112]

Michael,

Thanks for your good endorsement for the show.

 

Dear fellow Nihonto enthusiasts,

I have attached a pair of show flyers for more information on the 2023 Orlando Show. This will be the 9th Orlando Florida Japanese Sword Show, and 6th at this location. Two miles from the airport.   The show has been growing year after year, so come join us next summer - June 23, 24, 25 2023.

 

We are seeing interest from those fellows who'd attended Tampa over the last 32 years, and so a diverse show with lots of swords, tosogu, and sword education. Book your tables and rooms as soon as you can. Thank you.

 

See you there,

 

Mark

Show Flyer Public.pdf Orlando Japanese Sword Show one Page Flyer.pdf

[DTM72]

I 100% plan to attend!

[Japan2112]

Wonderful, Dan. Looking forward to seeing you there.

 

Mark

[David Green]

I will make sure to come 

Bob was my friend

[Japan2112]

Looking forward to seeing you there. PM sent.

[Japan2112]

Happy New Year, and inviting all to the 9th Orlando Florida Japanese Antiques and Sword Show - June 24-25 2023.

The hotel block is open and tables are selling.  Orlando in June is a great place to bring the family.

 

A few events have been added to the show on Saturday.

 

First is a curated sword exhibit - Soshu Den - School of Masamune. Swords of the early Kamakura tradition thru Nambokucho. Wonderful swords with an introduction by Markus Sesko, Associate Curator of Asian Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, followed by "in hand" study, 

 

The Beauty of Kogatana. A presentation by Patrick Giacobbe, 45 year conservator and student of the Japanese Sword. Pat will discuss kogatana history, its evolution, mei translations, important smiths, horimono, restoration, kantei and appraisal.  Bring your kogatana.

 

If you appreciate bonsai, the Bonsai Societies of Florida's Central Florida Club will have an all-weekend display of superb bonsai trees. A "People's Choice Award"

will be given for your favorite tree.

 

Have a look at the latest update attached and hope to see you at show. 

 

Mark Ceskavich

Show Flyer Public.pdf

[Ooitame]

Looking to be a good show, will try my best to attend. What day is the Soshu Den exhibit?

[Japan2112]

Both special events will be on Saturday afternoon. Hope you can make it.

[Japan2112]

The Orlando Florida Japanese Sword Show is coming soon - June 23, 24, 25, 2023 and is shaping up to be a good one.

 

We hope to see everyone there.

 

Mark C

Show Poster - On Line.pdf

[Michaelr]

Looking forward to it Mark. See you there

 MikeR

[DTM72]

As mentioned in Chicago, I can only attend on Friday. It was great to finally meet you in person. @Japan2112

 

Dan

[Japan2112]

Same here, Dan.

See you soon,

Mark

[DTM72]

Orlando show is coming later this week.

 

Who is attending?

What are you bringing to sell or trade?

Is anyone looking for anything?

[Mark]

i will be there........... i will have a bunch of swords, some lower end for $3-500  and some nice items. I will have several dozen tsuba and fitting and will bring some misc items like sword knots from the Plimpton collection, tsuka, and odd bits and pieces. I am looking forward to seeing friends. Mark C has done a great job organizing the show and there will be people i only see when i am in FL so that will be nice.

 

mark jones

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hi Dan, as always please let me know if you spot any original Type 94/early mounted Gunto.

[Ooitame]

Will do my best to make it tomorrow!

[Ooitame]

Awesome Soshu exhibit! Thanks for the show and all those who provided knowledge.

 

 

[drb 1643]

Can anyone who attended this show and took pictures please post some of them? I would have loved to attend but family priorities come first. 
Thanks very much,

Tom

[DTM72]

On 6/20/2023 at 9:07 AM, PNSSHOGUN said:

Hi Dan, as always please let me know if you spot any original Type 94/early mounted Gunto.

Messaged you.

[Japan2112]

The 2023 Orlando Show closed out after a great weekend of swords, study, and friends. Seventeen US states and Canada were represented by guests. Thank you everyone for your support, Pictures forthcoming, but have a look on You Tube - search "Orlando Japanese Sword Show."

I picked up a nice Osafune Motomitsu sunobi tanto in koshirae (ca 1350, Kanemitsu ippa) that I will include in the picture group soon to post.

 

2024 is in the plans.

 

Mark C