Modern Made Sword and Tosogu display

[Henry Wilson]

For all you in Tokyo.

 

There is a good chance that some work by Ford Hallam and Lorenzo Amati will displayed. I am going to try to get there tomorrow and take some pictures. See you there.

 

http://www.shukokan.org/exhibition/index.html#link01

[Lorenzo]

Thank you Henry, but I am not sure my work will be in display For sure Ford's will be and that will pay the cost of the ticket

 

It could be a nice chance to see some beautiful crafted object and swords. I wish I could be there.

 

Lorenzo

[Kevin Adams]

Please do take some photos, Henry - I'm anxious to see the scope of work in this year's NBSK competition

[Henry Wilson]

I went today but it was closed.

[Henry Wilson]

I am not senile yet but the exhibition does not start until tomorrow which explains the fact it was closed today. That is what happens when you don't check details properly. I don't know whetehr to laugh or cry

[Andrew Ickeringill]

For anyone considering going to this event, there will be demonstrations by craftsmen on the balcony of the museum June 26th and July 10th 1pm – 4:30pm. There will be polishing, saya making, habaki making and tsuba making I believe.

 

I will be there on both days helping out with the polishing demonstrations, though I don’t know if I’ll actually be doing the polishing as I did last year, or just giving English translations, either way it would be good to meet some board members.

 

Also, I’d like to point out that this exhibition isn’t just modern made pieces, you will see great swords from all periods on display submitted for the polishing competition. This year there are many highlights, Rai Kuniyuki, Rai Kunitoshi, Norishige, Ko-bizen Sukekane and many more.

 

So, perhaps I will see some of you Tokyo guys there?

[Ichi]

Looking forward seeing you Andrew.