"Mark’s Corner"
Upcoming Sword Shows
Updated 2/17/26
This section is to share news and information about swords and sword related subjects. I live in the Midwest USA. I travel to national and regional shows. I am including a list of upcoming events where Japanese swords can, or may, be found for sale. I invite comments and additional information. I can be reached by email at nixe@bright.net If you are coming to one of these shows for the first time feel free to contact me with any questions and introduce yourself at the show.
The San Francisco Sword Show went smoothly and was well attended. The NCJSC does a great job organizing this event.
Upcoming Shows:
January 23-24, 2026 Las Vegas sword show, held in conjunctions with the huge Las Vegas Antique Arms show. This is the first time we will have a sword show with another event, it should be great. There are 1000+ tables and about 50 in the sword section. Educational events are schedules on Saturday. Check the website for information. www.vegasswordshow.com
Next year dates - February 17th -21st 2027 OVMS Show of Shows Kentucky Expo Center Louisville. Come to attend this show if you can. It is a very large Militaria show, about 1500 tables. Set up day is Thursday 23rd, you can check the website for show times, members get in before the public. You can buy a membership at the door. There will be a number of Japanese sword dealers set up and there are other swords scattered about. This is a chance to see at least 400 Japanese swords in one place. www.sosovms.com
March 21-22, 2026 Baltimore Antique Arms Show http://www.baltimoreshow.com/ The show is mostly antique pistols, rifles and US swords but there are a few Japanese sword dealers set up and the show draws a large number of attenders so you never know what will show up. This show is located in a major eastern city and is worth a visit if you are in the area.
April 24- 26, 2026 Midwest Token kai, Chicago Sword Show at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield in Schaumburg IL. There will be an educational display or lecture by the N.B.T.H.K. AB. About 100 tables with Swords, tsuba, fittings, armor, and other sword and samurai related items. There is a shinsa planned for this year. http://www.chicagoswordshow.com
Future shows, details as they get closer
2026 Orlando Sword - TBA
July 31 to August 2, 2026 San Francisco CA Token Kai S.F. Airport Marriott. www.ncjsc.org
*note: The JSS/US has no affiliation with, and does not endorse or intend to promote, any of these shows or shinsa. This is provided for informational use only.