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Thank you so much!

Ye, they do not show their products on their website unfortunately. They have a lovely website just no products.

Out of interest can you remember who was selling these three swords: Awataguchi Yoshimitsu, Ko Hoki signed Yasutsuna & the Tokubetsu Juyo Go?

Thank you for sharing! That is awesome!

Just to see these three swords - the Awataguchi Yoshimitsu, signed Yasutsuna & TJ Go would have made my whole trip!

Keanu trying to go incognito and just mingle in at DTI...

Spotted the Hirotsugu Ko-Aoe Tachi in Eirakudo's shop on the top left next to the tissue box. The Norishige Katana next to that in the middle - (would not mind seeing a closer up of this if you have time). The Tachi Sukekane next to that and the Katana Hankei sitting in the middle on the lowest shelf. Looks like they brought out some beautiful swords. Shame the Samurai Gallery does not list any of their swords on their website. Would love the ability to see what they actually had in stock. They appear to have a fine collection of swords.

Loving this website... there are swords then there is this Kunihiro Hirokawa's katana: https://eirakudo.shop/token/tachikatana/detail/180569 Kunihiro Sword weight 626g. Koshirae weight 1.308g - yup some pure gold fittings there! 😍 This is next level opulence!

After the first day do we have any interesting photos or tit bits of information?

Just going through the Catalogue of sellers and visiting their websites to see what they have to offer and came across this beauty by Yoshifusa - OMG - I think I want to cry it is so beautiful. You can see why he is one of the greats! https://eirakudo.shop/871569

That is 2 for 2 from Utah! Hope you both have a safe trip!

Please do share anything interesting you see or hear.

Hi, my name is Brett (ブレット) from Australia - first time poster, long time follower. I decided to join as I have always been in awe of the craftsmanship, care and attention the Japanese put into everything they set their mind to working on so that it is not just good but the best in class; be it Whiskey, Furniture, Cars, Silks or Swords. It is always beautifully done with a wonderful understated elegance that hides the hours put in the back rooms perfecting their craft. To say I am fan is understated. In this regard, Nihonto Swordsmiths quite possibly set the standard that other Japanese pursuits attempt to replicate and follow. You can see why their work is so revered. I love the artwork and craftsmanship and whilst this is something I think most people globally appreciate, I feel it is probably the most under rated and under valued art form. I would love to see this change. Can you imagine when rare and beautifully crafted Nihonto are auctioned off at Christie's or Sotherby's during their annual art auctions at the same level and frequency as any Old Master, Impressionist Painter or Sculptor - not just some one off collection in 1992? When international art museums scramble to ensure a few of the great names are part of their collection? When Masamune is considered globally as great as Leonardo Da Vinci in terms of the mastery of a functional work of art? I think only then will we be able to say the world has cottoned on to the magic of this art form - until then this is flying so far under the radar. I like to think that the Old Masters only really started hitting record prices some 200 plus years after they laid their hands on a paintbrush in the late 1800s. Japan only opened itself up to the rest of the world in 1853 when Matthew Perry (not the Friends guy) and the US ended the 220 year period of self isolation introducing the wonders of the Japanese culture to the rest of the world. Japan for most the world is still relatively new in terms of discovery and experience of culture. Yes we have all tried Sushi and perhaps even did Judo or Karate as a kid (to be like Karate Kid) but we have not all seen a Kamakura Tachi. People understand craftsmanship. It's time will come. As an aside, did anyone else notice that one of the greatest to ever master the craft Gō Yoshihiro is also part of the 27 club? Things I think about. Any way, that is me. I look forward to reading and learning more from all you wonderful people and hopefully we can start putting some colour and flesh onto the wonderful histories of these incredible artists - the Nihonto Swordsmiths. Thank you. ありがとう

Is anyone attending this gathering of the great and good of the Nihonto world?