Post / San Francisco show - comments & photos

[GARY WORTHAM]

Made it to yet another of the great SF shows. Why do I go ??? The great swords; to see, appreciate, and seek to understand. The awesome fittings; their workmanship, their motifs of Japanese folklore, their subtle balance to be associated with a sword of war. The lectures; where else could you find real authorities on swords and fittings, with examples of works discussed. The folks there; great knowledge, wisdom, wit, and warmth. To make new friends, and build on the others; this is a life's work in progress.

 

Sure saw a lot that I would have been proud to own, one day. Have the multi tiered purchase program. Like > want > need > have to have > mine. Thank goodness, i never made it to the pull the trigger point, as I have a major iron in the fire elsewhere. But next year, 2010, is the date, for the new acquisition.

 

It's impossible to say, what I found best. Everyone's taste is unique. I saw fittings, that were worth staring at, for a lost moment in time.

Swords of all eras and schools, some related to those in my collection. I sought to understand polishes, shapes, and ages. And schools; I need a mentor, teacher, and guide. But, what's easy and simple to learn; lacks the depth of investment, for those of lifetime study. Enough !!!

 

I didn't take any pictures, and do know how to post them, so I have failed in that aspect; to be redeemed next year. So, others comments and their photos, would be appreciated by all.

 

Gary Wortham

[raven2]

I was there also and got a very nice set of F&K (see the tosogu thread). Also had a very nice time meeting people and looking at a lot of blades.

[ububob]

I also had a great time at the show. Handled a lot of sword and made some new friends as well as buying my first sword...with help and support of three friends. :D I am now officially on the "the slippery slope."

[Pete Klein]

The only problem I had with the show (aside from a bit of jet lag) was having the table across from Mike Y. and having to withstand the torture of so many incredible fittings within reach yet alas having so little to spend this time around. The tragedy! LOL!!!

[Jean]

NO PICTURES AT ALL??