Hello
Vladimir Cervenka just finished a saber for me,and sent some pics,and I thought I`d share a couple-three. i`am going to call her, "Strange Wings" as in the ,Golden EarRing, song :-)

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Damn, that's really cool. it has just enough historical elements to look like something that is familiar but new at the same time.

Seems like you're always experimenting with ideas and themes, DoubleK. That is nicely done, I've
always admired VC's work ... of course I'd like to see a little more curve in the blade, but as we know,
historically that's NOT a must; nor have I ever been a fan of wire-wrapped grips -- IF that's wire, kinda
looks like it. But that's just me. I suppose in a gloved fist the grip would feel just fine ...

Any particular reason you weren't interested in " more " curve, DoubleK ?

I really like that pommel design. A restrained fantasy work, it doesn't go too far.

First thing, congratulations on a fine fantasy design. Love the general lines and the pommel is spectacular, just looks well balanced. On the question of the wire wrap that Cervenka uses : I have similar wraps on two different swords, and they do not require gloves. They are smooth to the touch though the friction offered by the weave allows a firm grip. I don't know where
V.C. got the pattern from, but it works and is very pleasing to the eye.

Now that's sexy. Congratulations on the completion of a fine project.

That looks wonderful. VC's work always inspires!
Are you plan on doing any cutting with it? I think a formal review might be in order...

That is a great looking piece Karl. The whole thing comes together very nicely and looks entirely plausible. I have to admit that I am a fan of fantasy blades that are totally within the realm of the possible like this. What is the finish on the blade? It almost looks like it is blued with only the edge being polished bare steel.

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Karl's sword looks excellent. Also I realized that its blade has a raised yelmen.

Hello
I got my sword from V C a few weeks ago,although I haven`t had time to post,I`am very happy with it. He is able to make a
light but strong blade,very good spring,without being whippy. It has very good distal taper, and edge geometry .Which I realy appreciate. Too many makers just make sharpened clubs,with the edge as an after thought .His wire grips,to my mind, are as good as any in the business. His fittings,being hand made,are a tad rough in places,but nothing that detract from the character. Heres some more pics.The flex one,i got off the forum/net somewhere. Mine has the same flex,but I couldnt figure
a way to take a pic without loseing a body part.

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You may call it a "fantasy sabre", but I would say it can easily pass as an Italian XVI century Falchion / Storta. Those Renaissance pieces had all kinds of wild designs used for pommels/guards, this one wouldn't be out of place at all.
A great looking sword!

Alex.

Hello
I ran across my original drawing I sent him ,of the blade he had, and the hilt I wanted.

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REALLY like that grip treatment.......