Australian Blade Ed 2 Sep 2017

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After the Chef’s Knife Competition, the patrons of the Sydney Knife Show were privileged to see a very dynamic demonstration from the Sydney School for Japanese Swordsmanship. Ben Chow and Hans Fricke, along with other members of their Sei Do Kan Dojo gave an action packed display showing different sword techniques including sword vs sword, sword vs spear and technical cutting displays of tamashigiri (bamboo matting), close paper cutting and even a held banana, showing the true skill, and trust needed to accurately use a Japanese sword. Judging by the five deep crowd gathered around the display area, both exhibitors and public enjoyed the demonstration and we’ve already booked the school to put on another demonstration next year. Sunday is always geared a little more towards families especially as kids under twelve get in for free. This year we arranged Barry Armstead to come to the show. For those unaware, Barry is part of the knife making community in Canberra and though selling his knives, had funded a fully wearable and working Iron Man suit made of steel. Barry, as Iron Man, visits children’s hospitals and has public displays raising money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Barry suited up a few times during Sunday, walking the exhibition area and posing for photos for a gold coin donation. On Sunday, Barry raised over $800 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, taking photographs with children, exhibitors (and organisers) alike.
The show has gone from strength to strength, since the first show at the Australia Technology Park in 2014, the number of exhibitors has tripled and the number or patrons has nearly doubled. We spent more money on advertising this year than the previous two shows combined, investing in social media ads, radio, print media, billboards and more.
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