Las Vegas Sword show January 23-24, 2026

[Mark]

The Vegas show is a few months away.  Plan now to attend if possible. For information see 

https://www.vegasswordshow.com/

The public days are Friday and Saturday.  

Here is a flyer for the show

If you have any questions please contact me

Thanks for Looking Mark 

[atm]

I just reserved my room. This is a great show, and I am looking forward to attending it once again.

[Scogg]

I've reserved my room as well. Really looking forward to it!

The conjoined antique arms show is absolutely MASSIVE, and worth checking out if you're into that sort of thing. 

See ya'll there,
-Sam

[Mark]

The show is less than 2 months away. Now is the time to plan to attend the Vegas Sword show https://www.vegasswordshow.com/ There is a link on the website for room reservations. If you want a table (or 1/2 a table - they are 8') let me know at vegasswordshow@gmail.com

A great opportunity to see Samurai swords in hand and learn from actual examples. There will be educational presentations organized by Mike Yamasaki https://www.facebook.com/tetsugendo

Contact me directly with any questions. Thanks for looking! See you there!

Here an opportunity to buy/sell/trade and see hundreds of great swords, tsuba, and fittings. Meet restoration craftsmen, educational presentations.

[Mark]

see you all next week. Stop bye and say hello to Grey and I 

 

Mark 

[Mark S.]

When someone has a chance, let’s hear some thoughts on the show.  I was close to coming this year, but some things came up and I had to defer.  

[Scogg]

Brian Tchernega did a wonderful presentation on tsukamaki. He brought tsuka dating from the muromachi period onward, and did a demonstration of a couple different wrapping styles. 
 

Some pretty incredible and old tsuka that he allowed us to admire. It was really cool to watch and be able to ask questions. 
 

 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Many of us would appreciate some photos of the tables and show if possible. 

[Mark]

 

 

[Mark]

[John C]

Nice shot of Mark Hall Patton, aka the Beard of Knowledge.

 

John C.

[Lewis B]

35 minutes ago, John C said:

Nice shot of Mark Hall Patton, aka the Beard of Knowledge.

 

John C.

Yes, a Pawn Stars regular. 

[atm]

It was my third year attending the Las Vegas show, and I had a great time. There is something for everyone there--items are at all price ranges. I always enjoy seeing friends and meeting other collectors. While it is still a relatively small show, more tables were occupied than last year. And there were some dealers I had not previously seen at this show, such as Ginza Seiyudo with a really nice Ayanokoji tachi and a couple of nice kabuto. As @Scogg mentioned, Brian Tchernega's presentation was very informative. Mike Yamasaki gave a short behind-the-scenes presentation about his work on Pawn Stars, and there was an entertaining iaijutsu demonstration. The large, adjoining antiques arms show is also worth seeing. Several dealers over there had nihonto, menpo, and kabuto, including a nice kawari kabuto.