San Francisco Japanese Sword Show

[Brian]

First part of this video is my stand. Fittings and koshirae.
Unfortunately that's about the only pics I have of my stand.
Fred Weissberg was a STAR in getting me the perfect position for my 2 tables. Couldn't have been better.

The awesome and very friendly guy right in the beginning is our own @Jorgensen Jimi-san from www.tsubashi.com (check out his new dealer section which is going live soon here) and the table near the end with some militaria and flight helmets belongs to another amazing member who is one of the nicest guys you can meet.. @kaigunair Junichi.

 

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[Matsunoki]

  On 8/25/2023 at 6:18 AM, Brian said:

 

First part of this video is my stand. Fittings and koshira

 

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Brian, on my iPad the video goes “dark” and freezes after about 10 secs and won’t play any further. Maybe too many people watching all at once? 

[Brian]

Probably the UK govt protecting you from evil weapons.
Oh....did I mention that both times at Heathrow Airport when using their free wifi, my own forum was blocked due to "weapons"
Works fine for me. Anyone else?

[Matsunoki]

  On 8/25/2023 at 8:55 AM, Brian said:

Probably the UK govt protecting you from evil weapons.

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Brian, being a shooter and gun owner I must watch what I say especially as our highly efficient and switched on government are conduction a consultation (which they will ignore anyway) and review of gun ownership which of course will only restrict/deprive the law abiding citizens whilst leaving the bad guys free to arm themselves with whatever they feel like. ………….****

Nope, video still only plays for about 10secs then goes back to the start with several freeze frames in between. I don’t  have any other probs with vids and have a strong Wi-Fi signal. Dunno. Also get a dark screen when it freezes and tapping the 10sec buttons does nothing.  eg

 

[Stephen]

  On 8/25/2023 at 12:51 PM, Matsunoki said:

Brian, being a shooter and gun owner I must watch what I say especially as our highly efficient and switched on government are conduction a consultation (which they will ignore anyway) and review of gun ownership which of course will only restrict/deprive the law abiding citizens whilst leaving the bad guys free to arm themselves with whatever they feel like. ………….****

Nope, video still only plays for about 10secs then goes back to the start with several freeze frames in between. I don’t  have any other probs with vids and have a strong Wi-Fi signal. Dunno. Also get a dark screen when it freezes and tapping the 10sec buttons does nothing.  eg

 

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Nothing to see anyway. 

You really  don't see much....just table's being set up.

Kinda sad had hoped better from you Brian.....guess to much going on for you.

[Alex A]

Colin, 

 

Not to take this interesting thread in the wrong direction but all i will say is that i was talking to antique gun dealer not so long ago. His advice was stick to Flintlocks. and avoid Pinfire like the plague. 

 

Sold the last of my Colt percussions at the weekend and a few other percussion went off to Dom Vincent on commission. I think percussion will be ok but cant be doing with the worry.

 

The vid wont download for me, but this laptop been playing up lately.

 

Back to the topic.

 

 

[dwmc]

  On 8/25/2023 at 12:56 PM, Stephen said:

Nothing to see anyway. 

You really  don't see much....just table's being set up.

Kinda sad had hoped better from you Brian.....guess to much going on for you.

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Agreed, Brian's video was a bit lacking for many of us craving additional footage. Yet, I'm sure things were traveling at light speed for Brian waiting for years to attend the show. However, it would be nice in the future, for someone skilled in videography to produce a longer video high lighting the show more extensively. Showing more tables and items for sale, introducing vendors and attendees, possibly displaying some of the most interesting items available...

 

Dave M.

[Baba Yaga]

I wouldn't be dissapointed with the lack there of photos and information.  These "sword shows" are not only obsecure, but not really promoted outside it's own very small demographics.  Unlike a gun show you really don't want to be around anyone who isn't proficient in handling a 2ft razor blade. In Japan they have PVC posts to prevent side-to-side movement and saftey. 

[dwmc]

I get your concern Pat! I'm not suggesting a major production meant for the general public, simply a bit more of a show and tell for those members who are unable to attend. I've attended several sword shows and found dealers where extremely cautious whom they allowed to handle their swords...

 

Yet I've also seen an accident or two at shows, even with the experienced!

 

Dave M.

[Brian]

Hectic indeed. In fact at least a dozen times I tried to leave my stand and explore the show, only to make it halfway every time before I had to head back.
Next time I promise to do interviews, pics, videos, commentary, introductions.
 

[Toryu2020]

a neat doc with video from last year...

 

https://www3.nhk.or....emand/video/3022030/

[Toryu2020]

More snippets from last year...

 

https://www3.nhk.or....emand/video/4001416/

[Baba Yaga]

  On 8/26/2023 at 4:39 PM, dwmc said:

I get your concern Pat! I'm not suggesting a major production meant for the general public, simply a bit more of a show and tell for those members who are unable to attend. I've attended several sword shows and found dealers where extremely cautious whom they allowed to handle their swords...

 

Yet I've also seen an accident or two at shows, even with the experienced!

 

Dave M.

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I think Dr. Robertson took a couple of my suggestions way back and gave a Nihonto 101 class. Don't know why but It died on the Vine as we say. 

Another was for table holders to post an inventory before so people knew who you were and what you had making thinks a lot easier.   

 

Allways making sure the Mekugi wasn't left out, or is in all the way is a smart inspection before handling EVERY sword. 

 

Oh, I seen what damage a polished sword will do.