Birmingham UK military fair / show.

[Lee997]

Sadly I was out of the country, did anyone go?

[Alex A]

Was supposed to be going to meet up with a guy selling a Katana but as always something else cropped up.

 

Be good if they kept up with this to see what's about.

http://www.birminghamarmsfair.com/gallery/?prevevents/

[Colin J]

Hi Lee997/Alex A

My youngest son and I went. There was one stall exclusively selling Katana's (approx 10) & many lovely Tanto, plus Tsuba. Un-pressured selling which was very nice and a very nice guy.

Another stall had a Daisho set, but the swords were quite rust spotted in places. Price for that set was £7k. He was also selling two swords 'for a friend' at £2k for a katana  with Cormorant's Head and £950 for a Wakizashi that looked a very nice sword and probably the bargain of the day. Another stall was full of military stuff but had a Wakizashi for restoration at £650. There may have been more but my son wanted to look at knives and that took up plenty of time. Sadly no pictures. It would be good to meet up if you are going to one this year so stay in touch. Happy New Year. Colin

[Alex A]

Hi Colin, thanks for the heads up.

 

Any bargains on the knife front ?

 

Happy New year!

 

Ps, Preston arms fair in January, i think