Collecting Antique Japanese swords and Military Items

08/06/2019

08-01-2019
Subject: Annual Japanese Sword Show to be held in Bloomington MN the third weekend of October 2019.
Due to Major health issues this show is cancelled for this year. Hopefully I will be back in good health again in 2020 and the show will take place in October of 2020.
Thank you to all who have supported this show in previous years, and I look forward to seeing you in the near future. If you have any questions you may reach me at 608-784-9900 or by email: [email protected]
Be safe and well
Larry Klahn, Show Promoter

07/05/2019

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01/18/2019

10/16/2018

DON'T WAIT, TABLES ARE SELLING FAST. RESERVE YOUR TABLES TODAY FOR THE OCTOBER 19,20,21 MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL SWORD SHOW.
“The Arts and Arms of the Samurai"

The event will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square (I - 494 & 34th Avenue South) Bloomington, MN 55425
Main Hotel Number in Minneapolis: 1-952-854-9000 Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963

Education:
The Japanese Sword Club - Midwest will be holding a lecture and display, aligned with the “The Arts and Arms of the Samurai" show, being held in Minneapolis.
The Arts and Arms of the Samurai: Saturday, October 20th Morning Schedule: Meibutsu Room
10:00 am – 10:45 am Grey Doffin Will lecture on the proper care and handling of the Japanese Sword
11:00 am – 11:45 am Mr. Saulius Ploplys - Deadly Science: Notable Aspects of Japanese Sword Design (the physics behind the Japanese Sword)
JSC-MW Afternoon Schedule: Saturday, October 20th from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2:00: Room Open - 2:15: Markus Sesko - The history of the Tanto, Classification, Types and Styles, including Q&A
3:00: Chris Bowen - A study and lecture on Gendai Tanto (Meiji through Showa), including Q&A
4:00 - 6:00: Display of Gendai Tanto -This conglomeration of tanto created from the Meiji through Showa eras will constitute one of, if not the largest displays of its kind ever in the West. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to view blades created by the top craftsmen of their time.
Entry Cost: The lectures and display from the JSC -MW is a fund-raising event for the JSC-MW, I will ask for a modest $20 donation to attend the lectures and see the display. If you're unable to attend the lectures and would like to view the display only, I would request a $10 donation. \Sales Room: There is a 5000 sq foot sales room where national and international vendors will be selling swords, fittings, armor, Japanese antiques, calligraphy, books, and like items. Sales table reservations can be made by contacting the individual below. There are 90 - 6-foot sales tables available. Table rates are $145/table with 2 passes/Dealer. (Additional Passes are $35) Call or Email for special rates on 3 or more tables. Make all checks payable to Larry Klahn. Dealers are asked to exhibit primarily (80%) Japanese Swords and related items. No modern fi****ms. (Nothing that can chamber a cartridge) No live ordinance.
General Public: Bring your Japanese, German and US items to sell or for a free appraisal

Friday - Dealer set-up 9 am – 12 noon Show Hours: 12 noon - 9 pm.
Saturday - Dealer set-up 8 am - 9am. Show Hours: 9 am to 9 pm.
Sunday - Dealer set-up 8 am - 9 am. Show Hours: 9 am - 3 pm.

Admission: General Admission to the sales room is $10.00 per day. 3-day pass is $25.00
Promotion of Event: This event will be heavily advertised in Social Media, Regional Newsletters, Press Releases, National and International Military and Sword Collecting Clubs/Societies News Letters, Newspapers and Antique Arms Collecting Groups.
Hotel Info: Reservations: (1-952-854-9000) Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963. The show receives a special room rate of $99/ night single or double occupancy. In order to get this special room, rate you must reserve your room no later than October 10, 2018. When calling in use group code - AAS – Arts, Arms, Samurai - Online reservations: Go to: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018minneapolis-sword-show/ and follow the directions
For Further Information and table reservations/details contact: Larry Klahn, ([email protected]) 123 6th St. South, La Crosse, WI 54601 PH:(608-784-9900) Online table reservations: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018-minneapolis-sword-show/

10/05/2018

Additional Information and Education Schedule for: “The Arts And Arms of the Samurai” Minneapolis, MN Japanese Sword Show, Oct. 19, 20, 21 2018

The Japanese Sword Club Midwest will be holding a lecture and display, aligned with the “The Arts and Arms of the Samurai" show, being held in Minneapolis.

JSC-MW Meeting aligned with The Arts and Arms of the Samurai Sword Show Details:
The focus of our meeting will be the history of the tanto and a focus on its role from the Meiji - Showa era. We will also be providing a display of Gendai tanto that will be one of, if not the largest display of its kind in the West.

The Arts and Arms of the Samurai: Saturday, October 20th Morning Schedule: Meibutsu Room
10:00 am – 10:45 am Grey Doffin Will lecture on the proper care and handling of the Japanese Sword
11:00 am – 11:45 am Mr. Saulius Ploplys - Deadly Science: Notable Aspects of Japanese Sword Design (the physics behind the Japanese Sword)

JSC-MW Afternoon Schedule: Saturday, October 20th from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2:00: Room Open - 2:15: Markus Sesko - The history of the Tanto, Classification, Types and Styles, including Q&A
3:00: Chris Bowen - A study and lecture on the Gendai anto (Meiji through Showa), including Q&A

4:00 - 6:00: Display of Gendai Tanto -This conglomeration of tanto created from the Meiji through Showa eras will constitute one of, if not the largest displays of its kind ever in the West.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to view blades created by the top craftsmen of their time.

Location: Crowne Plaza Aire MSP Airport - Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN 55425

Entry Cost: As this is a fund-raising event for the JSC-MW, I will ask for a modest $20 donation to attend the lectures and see the display. If you're unable to attend the lectures and would like to view the display only, I would request a $10 donation.

Showroom Schedule:
Friday, October 19th
- Dealer Setup: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Show Hours: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 20th
- Dealer Setup: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Show Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, October 21st
- Dealer Setup: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Show Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

10/05/2018

“The Arts and Arms of the Samurai”

The event will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square (I - 494 & 34th Avenue South) Bloomington, MN 55425
Main Hotel Number in Minneapolis: 1-952-854-9000 Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963

Education:
The Japanese Sword Club - Midwest will be holding a lecture and display, aligned with the “The Arts and Arms of the Samurai" show, being held in Minneapolis.
The Arts and Arms of the Samurai: Saturday, October 20th Morning Schedule: Meibutsu Room
10:00 am – 10:45 am Grey Doffin Will lecture on the proper care and handling of the Japanese Sword
11:00 am – 11:45 am Mr. Saulius Ploplys - Deadly Science: Notable Aspects of Japanese Sword Design (the physics behind the Japanese Sword)
JSC-MW Afternoon Schedule: Saturday, October 20th from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2:00: Room Open - 2:15: Markus Sesko - The history of the Tanto, Classification, Types and Styles, including Q&A
3:00: Chris Bowen - A study and lecture on Gendai Tanto (Meiji through Showa), including Q&A
4:00 - 6:00: Display of Gendai Tanto -This conglomeration of tanto created from the Meiji through Showa eras will constitute one of, if not the largest displays of its kind ever in the West. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to view blades created by the top craftsmen of their time.
Entry Cost: The lectures and display from the JSC -MW is a fund-raising event for the JSC-MW, I will ask for a modest $20 donation to attend the lectures and see the display. If you're unable to attend the lectures and would like to view the display only, I would request a $10 donation. \Sales Room: There is a 5000 sq foot sales room where national and international vendors will be selling swords, fittings, armor, Japanese antiques, calligraphy, books, and like items. Sales table reservations can be made by contacting the individual below. There are 90 - 6-foot sales tables available. Table rates are $145/table with 2 passes/Dealer. (Additional Passes are $35) Call or Email for special rates on 3 or more tables. Make all checks payable to Larry Klahn. Dealers are asked to exhibit primarily (80%) Japanese Swords and related items. No modern fi****ms. (Nothing that can chamber a cartridge) No live ordinance.
General Public: Bring your Japanese, German and US items to sell or for a free appraisal

Friday - Dealer set-up 9 am – 12 noon Show Hours: 12 noon - 9 pm.
Saturday - Dealer set-up 8 am - 9am. Show Hours: 9 am to 9 pm.
Sunday - Dealer set-up 8 am - 9 am. Show Hours: 9 am - 3 pm.

Admission: General Admission to the sales room is $10.00 per day. 3-day pass is $25.00
Promotion of Event: This event will be heavily advertised in Social Media, Regional Newsletters, Press Releases, National and International Military and Sword Collecting Clubs/Societies News Letters, Newspapers and Antique Arms Collecting Groups.
Hotel Info: Reservations: (1-952-854-9000) Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963. The show receives a special room rate of $99/ night single or double occupancy. In order to get this special room, rate you must reserve your room no later than October 10, 2018. When calling in use group code - AAS – Arts, Arms, Samurai - Online reservations: Go to: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018minneapolis-sword-show/ and follow the directions
For Further Information and table reservations/details contact: Larry Klahn, ([email protected]) 123 6th St. South, La Crosse, WI 54601 PH:(608-784-9900) Online table reservations: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018-minneapolis-sword-show/

04/08/2018

“The Arts and Arms of the Samurai”
Minneapolis, MN Japanese Sword Show
October 19, 20, 21 - 2018

The event will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square (I - 494 & 34th Avenue South) Bloomington, MN 55425
Main Hotel Number in Minneapolis: 1-952-854-9000 Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963
Education:
The event will promote the Arts and Arms of the Samurai, in addition to the displays, there will be lectures and demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts.
Sales Room:
There is a 5000 sq foot sales room where national and international vendors will be selling swords, fittings, armor, Japanese antiques, calligraphy, books, and like items. Sales table reservations can be made by contacting the individual below. There are 90 - 6-foot sales tables available. Table rates are $145/table with 2 passes/Dealer. (Additional Passes are $35) Call or Email for special rates on 3 or more tables. Make all checks payable to Larry Klahn. Dealers are asked to exhibit primarily (80%) Japanese Swords and related items. No modern fi****ms. (Nothing that can chamber a cartridge)
No live ordinance.

General Public: Bring your Japanese, German and US items to sell or for a free appraisal

Admission: General Admission to the sales room is $10.00 per day. 3-day pass is $25.00
Promotion of Event:
This event will be heavily advertised in Social Media, Regional Newsletters, Press Releases, National and International Military and Sword Collecting Clubs/Societies News Letters, Newspapers and Antique Arms Collecting Groups.
Hotel Info:
Reservations: (1-952-854-9000) Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963. The show receives a special room rate of $99/ night single or double occupancy. In order to get this special room, rate you must reserve your room no later than October 10, 2018. When calling in use group code - AAS – Arts, Arms, Samurai
Online reservations: Go to http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018minneapolis-sword-show/
and follow the directions
For Further Information and table reservations/details contact:
Larry Klahn, ([email protected]) 123 6th St. South, La Crosse, WI 54601 PH:(608-784-9900)
Online table reservations: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018-minneapolis-sword-show/

03/15/2018

“The Arts and Arms of the Samurai”
Minneapolis, MN Japanese Sword Show
October 19, 20, 21 - 2018

The event will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square (I - 494 & 34th Avenue South) Bloomington, MN 55425
Main Hotel Number in Minneapolis: 1-952-854-9000 Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963
Education:
The event will promote the Arts and Arms of the Samurai, in addition to the displays, there will be lectures and demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts.
Sales Room:
There is a 5000 sq foot sales room where national and international vendors will be selling swords, fittings, armor, Japanese antiques, calligraphy, books, and like items. Sales table reservations can be made by contacting the individual below. There are 90 - 6-foot sales tables available. Table rates are $145/table with 2 passes/Dealer. (Additional Passes are $35) Call or Email for special rates on 3 or more tables. Make all checks payable to Larry Klahn. Dealers are asked to exhibit primarily (80%) Japanese Swords and related items. No modern fi****ms. (Nothing that can chamber a cartridge) No live ordinance.

General Public: Bring your Japanese, German and US items to sell or for a free appraisal

Admission: General Admission to the sales room is $10.00 per day. 3-day pass is $25.00
Promotion of Event:
This event will be heavily advertised in Social Media, Regional Newsletters, Press Releases, National and International Military and Sword Collecting Clubs/Societies News Letters, Newspapers and Antique Arms Collecting Groups.
Hotel Info:
Reservations: (1-952-854-9000) Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963. The show receives a special room rate of $99/ night single or double occupancy. In order to get this special room, rate you must reserve your room no later than October 10, 2018. When calling in use group code - AAS – Arts, Arms, Samurai
Online reservations: Go to http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018minneapolis-sword-show/
and follow the directions
For Further Information and table reservations/details contact:
Larry Klahn, ([email protected]) 123 6th St. South, La Crosse, WI 54601 PH:(608-784-9900)
Online table reservations: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018-minneapolis-sword-

03/04/2018

“The Arts and Arms of the Samurai”
Minneapolis, MN Japanese Sword Show
October 19, 20, 21 - 2018

The event will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square (I - 494 & 34th Avenue South) Bloomington, MN 55425
Main Hotel Number in Minneapolis: 1-952-854-9000 Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963
Education:
The event will promote the Arts and Arms of the Samurai, in addition to the displays, there will be lectures and demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts.
Sales Room:
There is a 5000 sq foot sales room where national and international vendors will be selling swords, fittings, armor, Japanese antiques, calligraphy, books, and like items. Sales table reservations can be made by contacting the individual below. There are 90 - 6-foot sales tables available. Table rates are $145/table with 2 passes/Dealer. (Additional Passes are $35) Call or Email for special rates on 3 or more tables. Make all checks payable to Larry Klahn. Dealers are asked to exhibit primarily (80%) Japanese Swords and related items. No modern fi****ms. (Nothing that can chamber a cartridge) No live ordinance.

General Public: Bring your Japanese, German and US items to sell or for a free appraisal
Admission: General Admission to the sales room is $10.00 per day. 3-day pass is $25.00
Promotion of Event:
This event will be heavily advertised in Social Media, Regional Newsletters, Press Releases, National and International Military and Sword Collecting Clubs/Societies News Letters, Newspapers and Antique Arms Collecting Groups.
Hotel Info:
Reservations: (1-952-854-9000) Toll Free: 1-800-227-6963. The show receives a special room rate of $99/ night single or double occupancy. In order to get this special room, rate you must reserve your room no later than October 10, 2018. When calling in use group code - AAS – Arts, Arms, Samurai
Online reservations: Go to http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018minneapolis-sword-show/
and follow the directions
For Further Information and table reservations/details contact:
Larry Klahn, ([email protected]) 123 6th St. South, La Crosse, WI 54601 PH:(608-784-9900)
Online table reservations: http://www.threeriversmartialarts.com/trmaa/2018-minneapolis-sword-show/

W.I.S.E. was developed and designed by Master Larry Klahn in 1980, to help women prevent and terminate a sexual assault. Over 4000 women have successfully graduated the program. There are branch programs of W.I.S.E. in: Elgin, Crystal Lake, and McHenry, Illinois; Janesville and La Crosse, Wisconsin;...