Mark Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 The Chicago Sword Show is getting close. For those planning to attend here is an update: The show should be very busy this year. Tables are sold out (if you need a table email me, I have a waiting list). There are a lot more hotel reservations than last year. There will be dealers from Japan, Europe, and USA in attendance looking for items. There is usually one or more Juyo discovered at the show so come and join the hunt. The hotel is getting full, if you plan to stay at the Hyatt make reservations. The room block is oversold and at present they are out of 2DBLE rooms, there are a few KING rooms left (the hotel has rollways available). If you call the hotel at 800-233-1234 say you are with "Token Kai" to get the discount rate of $109. To reserve online here is a link https://aws.passkey.com/event/11646749/owner/4631/home For more information you can email me or check the website http://www.chicagoswordshow.com/ I understand the Shinsa is filling up but there are presently openings, please contact Tom Helm to arrange spots http://www.toryu-mon.com/Toryu-Mon/NTHK_Shinsa_Registration.html Should be a fun time, a lot of NMB members will be in attendance See you there! 1 Quote
b.hennick Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 See you at the show! Mark and family are great hosts. They take excellent care of table holders and welcome all visitors as if to their home. Drop by my table and say hello. I would not object if you bought something Quote
Grey Doffin Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 I will be there, 1st table inside the door (it helps to share tables with The Big Kahuna). Since I drive to the Chicago show I can bring books. If there is anything on my site you'd like to see and maybe even purchase and not have to pay post on, let me know. Grey Quote
1tallsword Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 I too will be in attendance. looking forward to seeing and meeting a lot of folks . i will be on the hunt for a sword to add to my collection. I will also bring a few for show and tell see you all there, cheers... Quote
Pete Klein Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 I'll be there and as always will have some hidden treasures. Say Hi -- I only bite when properly remunerated. Quote
LakeBum Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 I'll be there too! Learning, drooling, and hopefully buying :D. Quote
Soshin Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 I will not be there as I will be in Japan in April. Post some photos for people to enjoy that can't make it. Quote
Jean Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Pete, be sure to have your Rabies shot before coming :-D Quote
Pete Klein Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Yeah, well -- no. It's too much fun watching them foaming at the mouth later at the bar. Then, of course, that might be due to the beer... Quote
Stephen Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Pete would be my choice for coming in caricature for walking dead. edit: that is, not one from the group, but zombie. 1 Quote
Pete Klein Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Actually Stephen, I think I'd do better impersonating 'The Blob'... ROFLMAO!!! PS: and if you can get Steve McQueen to be there I'll oblige... Quote
Stephen Posted March 21, 2015 Report Posted March 21, 2015 Actually Stephen, I think I'd do better impersonating 'The Blob'... ROFLMAO!!! hey i resemble that remark Quote
Mark Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Posted April 5, 2015 The show is now less than a month away. There will be buyers from Japan and Europe at the show (as well as all our North American collectors and dealers looking for treasures). There will be a number of dealers set up for this show who have not been at the show before so new merchandise and a couple or dealers from the "olden days" who have not set up at any shows in years are coming so maybe some neat items new to the market. If you are on the fence about coming I hope you will join us. 1 Quote
Jamie Posted April 5, 2015 Report Posted April 5, 2015 I'd urge any new collector to go to the show if you can make it. What you will see is priceless to your education. This can't be stressed enough. More swords in one place than you will see in any other place in the U.S. It's just too educational to be missed. 1 Quote
Kronos Posted April 5, 2015 Report Posted April 5, 2015 Pete would be my choice for coming in caricature for walking dead. edit: that is, not one from the group, but zombie. TWD is a very good show, I'm sad that last week was the season finale... Ontpic: I'm going to have to make the trip across the pond one of these days as has been said there's no comparison to seeing a lot of swords in hand. I'm looking forward to many pictures Quote
Toryu2020 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Posted April 6, 2015 All- timeslots have been schedulled for all three days, and confirmations were sent out via email yesterday. If you did not get a confirmation for shinsa please let me know. There are still openings in the afternoon hours but online registration closes on the 15th of this month so if you have not registered now is the time to do so. Thanks to our many returning customers and to the many new collectors we look forward to meeting in Chicago, -t Quote
Peter Bleed Posted April 6, 2015 Report Posted April 6, 2015 April is turning out to be full so I have pulled out the blades I'll be bringing to Chicago: two gendai blades, including a nice Nagamitsu, a kaigunto dress sword, a nice signed Mino koto tanto, a gotta-be Kamakura Hoko, a set of Soten fuchi-kashira, 5 signed shinto shoto and a raft of tsuba. I'll keep digging and I hope everybody else will getting out their Sendai shinto and Ainu blades! Looking forawrd to seeing the crew! Peter Quote
BMarkhasin Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 This will be my first time attending the Chicago show, so I'm really looking forward to it. See you all there. Boris Quote
Mark Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Posted April 12, 2015 In case anyone is making very late plans to attend please note: the show rate at the hotel should have expired 3/30. I was able to get them to extend the show discount a little longer but you can no longer book on line the link has expired. If you want to try and book a room you can do it by phone, call 402-593-5130 and tell them you are with the "Token Kai" group. There are only a few King rooms left and they may fill up or discontinue the show rate at any time but it is worth a try if you are making last minute plans. See you there! Quote
Toryu2020 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Posted April 15, 2015 "The taxman cometh!" All- We are closing online registrations today FOR THE SHINSA, any checks received after Friday will not be processed as we will be en route to Chicago.If you havent sent in your reservations as yet, we ask that you please come see us at the show. We still have slots left and if you come see me on Friday we will work you into the schedule. Keep in mind all transactions are cash only on the day of the Shinsa. Looking forward to seeing you all there, -t Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted April 16, 2015 Report Posted April 16, 2015 I'm really excited for this year's show! See you all in a few days. I'll be the goofy looking idiot combing for, of all things, gendai work (what a moron!). 1 Quote
silent_ninja1 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Posted April 16, 2015 I'm really excited for this year's show! See you all in a few days. I'll be the goofy looking idiot combing for, of all things, gendai work (what a moron!). Thats fine, ill be the goofier looking rookie with a couple beat up blades hoping for a better opinions on what to do! http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/15983-newly-acquired-signed-katana/ http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16139-restoring-a-katana-and-wakisashi/ Quote
Mark Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Posted April 16, 2015 Sharpen your kantei skills! Each year the NBTHK (AB) provides a great educational exhibition at the show. In the past there has been in hand blade and fittings kantei. I am sure this year Mike Yamasaki and the NBTHK (AB) has something great planned. But additionally I hear there will be something extra special. In addition to the usual program Mr. Bob Benson is bringing a "mystery blade". At present it does not have any paper. Mr. Benson discussed it with Mr. Tanobe and plans to submit it for shinsa later this summer but it was decided to bring it to Chicago. It will be displayed for any who wish to submit their opinion. When the blade is submitted the person who is the closest will receive a nice prize generously donated by Mr. Tanobe. Make sure you plan to attend the NBTHK program, it is usually Saturday afternoon. Quote
Ron STL Posted April 16, 2015 Report Posted April 16, 2015 Now that sounds both challenging and exciting, Mark. Since there is no "answer" immediately available, we can relax and have no fear that our heads will fall off if our kantei is way off accuracy! The best part of today's sword shows is taking advantage of the wonderful items set out for our study by NBTHK-American and generous dealers like Bob, Mike and others. I will have my usual table (even if I'm seldom attending it) and will have a few swords of fittings of interest set out for sale along with a few show & tell items. Joe mentioned wanting gendai; I will have a gendai katana by Sa Nobuhide, the same maker of my rather rare gendai naginata that some of you have seen. Raising funds and decided to see if I can do so with the katana. Nice blade. Ron STL Quote
manfrommagnum Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Will be there friday or Saturday Quote
Jamie Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Yet another reason for anyone on the fence about coming. Priceless. Quote
silent_ninja1 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 Tables are all full of stuff, some good people here! Mark has a table full of nice blades and tsubas. Great group of guys helping teach the rookie out here. Quote
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