Chicago Sword Show

[Mark]

The show is fast approaching! April 26-28 is just around the corner.

 

For anyone planning on attending the show: The hotel room block is getting filled. The Haytt is a very nice hotel and the show rate of $109 is quite reasonable for the venue. When making a reservation (847-606-1234 or 800-233-1234) ask for the "Midwest Token Kai" rate. If you have any problems booking with the hotel let me know, I may have to try and add some additional rooms to the block.

 

The NBTHK American Branch is putting on a hands on kantei learning session Saturday afternoon. This is a great way to learn about swords and fittings hands on. I am not sure of all the particulars but Mike Yamasaki will be leading the discussion/presentation. Nothing is like actually holding and item and having someone help you to understand what to look for.

 

There should also be a Martial arts demonstration.

 

It is looking like it will be a great show, Many people who have not attended in recent years are coming and bring tables full of swords and fittings etc, a number of individuals do not attend other swords shows so this is the one chance to see their items and hopefully find a treasure.

 

email me at nixe@bright.net or call 419-283-0941 if you have any questions

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Mark Jones

[Grey Doffin]

I will be there with all the Holbrook tsuba and other kodogu on my site. Also, I'm picking up a large library of books and will have them at the show. Stop by and say hello.

Grey

[Stephen]

if your driving and want to make a trip out of it stop here the weekend before, serch Tachi musket matchlock, katana, Japanese sword, just Japanese ..ect. wide slection to look at, wanta own a Kotetsu?? for sure gimei... think the gold tachi could bring some big bucks....real gold???

 

http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/58

[raiden]

To All,

I hope that you will attend the upcoming Midwest Taikai. I will be doing the same type of lecture that has been popular, with maybe a slight twist this year. I hope eveyone has been studying, and will enjoy the friendship and study this hobby brings us all. I will display some rare and interesting pieces for Kansho

at the lecture as well.

see you all soon,

Mike

[Mark]

Here is a great chance to learn hands on. Mike does a great job with his presentation, you get to benefit from his years of experience in a relaxed setting.

 

should be a great show. I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. If any NMB members I do not know attend please introduce yourselves

[Ron STL]

Sitting here today to see what will go to Chicago for my table. One item might interest those interested in Minatogawa swords. I believe to have the (captain's rank) hat and epaulets in leather travel box that belonged to Matsushita Hajime. He was in charge of Etta Jima, the naval academy. A steamship label has the name but the "Hajime" part is badly worn. Pretty package. On-going mystery here...how to confirm the name 100%. Not exactly a sword item, but it'll be on my table. No room to display it properly here.

 

Mark, best wishes for a good show!!! At least four from St. Louis will be there! Bar will be busy, I'm sure!

 

Ron

STL

[Mark]

Ron

 

I look forward to seeing you, I think there are at least 5 from the St Louis area with tables so your area is well represented. There was a large display ad that ran Sunday (largest circulation day) in the Main News section of the Chicago Tribune (largest paper), so I am hoping that, along with a lot of other print and online advertising will help. The show is looking good. We should all have fun, I am sure I can arrange some liquid refreshment for the group.

[b.hennick]

Hello Mark, Ron et al:

I am looking forward to seeing all of you, to finding a new treasure or two and selling a few of mine. I am sure that more will be there from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).

[Doug S]

Hi Mark

 

Ever think about setting up a Face Book page for the Sword Show.?

with a few photo's of past shows and displays. upcoming show information. things like that.

it could get the word out to a few new sword collectors

 

Hope the show goes Great.

and I hope to make it out there. work keeps getting in the way.

 

Regards

Doug Scheurich

[Mark]

Doug

 

I had set up a Facebook page so at least the information about the sword is available. I will take pictures this year and post them for next year. If you have suggestions to improve the Facebook page email me at nixe@bright.net

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago- ... 95?fref=ts

 

thanks

 

mark

[Stephen]

back when this was before the show i posted something about Rock Island Auctions and some swords they had up for aucton, if someone wanted to make a long trip out of it.

 

Check some of the end prices...this is with the premum.

 

http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/58

 

you have to type in Japanese sword, Katana, Tachi, wakizashi gives a lot of hits to many to list.

 

some of the higher ones.

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewit ... 8/lid/3450 10,350$

 

gimei kotetsu

9,200$

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewit ... 8/lid/3452

Cloisonne Tachi

4,312$

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewit ... 8/lid/1400

 

the big daddy of them all

Tachi 31,625$

 

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewit ... 8/lid/1389

 

 

 

PS ...good news the show is going well, wish i was there with money, id be at SG Joes table in a flash!