March 15th 2009 Display and Film Screening
In conjunction with the South African Arms and Ammunition Collectors Association swap and trade day on the 15th of March, the SAJSS will be putting on a small display of Japanese swords and related items.
There will also be a repeated screening of a short DVD on the making of a kogatana, which is a traditional Japanese sword accompanying knife, carried in the side of the scabbard. Paul Martin demonstrates on film the forging and folding of one of these blades. The DVD will be shown from 9am on the 15th, and every hour thereafter until 1pm. A display of swords, tsuba and related items will be on offer to be discussed and viewed simultaneously.
The SAJSS is holding talks towards affiliating themselves with SAAACA for the betterment of both societies, although both would remain indepenant of each other, and the SAJSS would exist and a complementary special interest group. Details of this will be discussed on the day.
Members of the public with an interest in the Japanese sword are welcome to attend this movie screening and display, and are wecome to ask any questions they may have.
Further info can be requested on the contact page. Times are from 9am until 1pm on Sunday the 15th March 2009.