A few in-progress shots of a new falcata from the forge of Mr. Vince Evans !
Pretty awesome looking, 'eh ! Mac
Falcata - In Progress
Pattern-welded blade, bronze fittings. SOLD
Mr McDonald
Thanks for those pictures. Things like this make me want to restart buying words. Is it my memory playing tricks, or is the blade on this one a little more obviously 'kinked' (for want of a better word) than the last similar one he did? The earlier seemed to be more of a continuous curve (probably expressing myself badly here). Anyway, as I said, thanks.
Geoff
Thanks for those pictures. Things like this make me want to restart buying words. Is it my memory playing tricks, or is the blade on this one a little more obviously 'kinked' (for want of a better word) than the last similar one he did? The earlier seemed to be more of a continuous curve (probably expressing myself badly here). Anyway, as I said, thanks.
Geoff
Once again it looks like Vince is well on his way towards masterfully recreating one of my favorite designs.
| Geoff Wood wrote: |
| Mr McDonald
Thanks for those pictures. Things like this make me want to restart buying words. Is it my memory playing tricks, or is the blade on this one a little more obviously 'kinked' (for want of a better word) than the last similar one he did? The earlier seemed to be more of a continuous curve (probably expressing myself badly here). Anyway, as I said, thanks. Geoff |
Looks to me like there might be a thrusting point on that one, accounting for the final "kink" in the blade.
Awesome piece!
I tried forging out a falcata/short kopis awhile back, but it came out looking more like a yataghan!!!
Vince is most definitely a master craftsman.
| John Cooksey wrote: | ||
Looks to me like there might be a thrusting point on that one, accounting for the final "kink" in the blade. Awesome piece! I tried forging out a falcata/short kopis awhile back, but it came out looking more like a yataghan!!! Vince is most definitely a master craftsman. |
Another masterwork!!
This new falcata does seem to have more of a "kink", as you guys put it, than the other one currently posted on Vince's site:
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However, I'm not sure that the new one has a more acute point. It's hard for me to tell, though, since I think the tape protecting the edge of the new one is distorting my perception a bit.
| Steve Grisetti wrote: |
| However, I'm not sure that the new one has a more acute point. It's hard for me to tell, though, since I think the tape protecting the edge of the new one is distorting my perception a bit. |
Yup, I think that upturned tip is just excess masking tape .... Mac
Another incredible falcata by Mr. Vince Evans !
Pattern welded steel, ivory, antiqued bronze.
Pattern welded steel, ivory, antiqued bronze.
That may be my new definition of "sword".
Utterly amazing . . . . . .
Utterly amazing . . . . . .
God I love his work, I may just have to sell my house and get on his commission list.
Hard to find words praising it at it's just value. :eek: :cool:
Fantastic design, materials, execution .... Jaw dropping great. :cool: We need a new " emoticon " for this is the best of the best.
Fantastic design, materials, execution .... Jaw dropping great. :cool: We need a new " emoticon " for this is the best of the best.
Standard Vince Evans - another delight for the eyes, with points of visual interest in every part of the sword. Wow. And I am sure that it feels fabulous in hand, as well.
Stunning as always. Every time I see a thread started with Vince's name in the title I can't wait to check it out. Every piece he makes is something you can really pour over for a long time and drink in all the intricate details. The way he's incorporated his initial and fish symbol into the spine right in front of the grip is awesome. I really like the companion knife as well. I don't recall ever seeing original falcatas with companion knives. Does anyone know if this was common?
| Jay Barron wrote: |
| Stunning as always. Every time I see a thread started with Vince's name in the title I can't wait to check it out. Every piece he makes is something you can really pour over for a long time and drink in all the intricate details. The way he's incorporated his initial and fish symbol into the spine right in front of the grip is awesome. I really like the companion knife as well. I don't recall ever seeing original falcatas with companion knives. Does anyone know if this was common? |
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Iberian swords seemingly carried a companion knife as well as some examples of the Iberian leaf bladed variety. Quite handy really.
A real beauty as always. I find Vince's work to be totally mesmerizing. I just got back from vacationing in Europe and couldn't check in when I wanted. But the one thing that I have to say about Vince's work besides it always being beautiful, it is utterly inspiring.
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