After seeing the new baby at the Thomas McDonald Armoury (BTW congratulations on the gorgeous Claymore, Sergeant Mac), I wanted to see what else was abrewin' at Vince Evans's shop.

Got my answer the other day.

:D

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And a close up of the pattern weld.

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Hi Steve,

Thanks for the pics. Any idea what that's going to be, and who it's for?

Oh, and there's something else a brewin' in those Arizona badlands...
Something inspired by the initials W.A....

Alex

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Awesome stuff guys ..... no moss growing on Vince that's fer-sure *g*

Make sure you checkout his "Latest Projects" album ...... a new S-hilt , a new dirk,
and a couple of ones Capt. Alexander, & I , have raved on about, too !

Sgt. Mac

Thanks guys!

Man, I love the pattern in that dirk blade. I bet the finished product will really be something to see. I'm sure that when that pommel finds a home it will be equally impressive.

I cjecked out Vince's website the other day Mac. I love that new S-hilt.

Oh, sorry. :)

Greetings Alex,

The photos would be those of a new dirk Vince is working on, to be a companion piece to the Turcael I have custody of.

It is envisioned as a "workmanlike piece" (well, if you can get past the inate dressy nature of the pattern welded blade). No fancy jewels or knife and fork for this one.

I can't wait until Vince sends more "in progress" photos. I'll be sure to post them as I get them.

Steve

P.S. Niiiiice pommel. :cool:

Greetings Stephen! Long time no talk bud!

BIG wow to that pattern weilding............ Vince does amazing stuff.......... i take it you will quickly snatch this one up eh?

Vince just e-mailed me the last in progress photo.

David, yes I did jump on this one immediately. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to see a doctor about getting stitched up. :p

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Congrats Stephen !

That will be a wonderful companion piece to your Turcael , and a truely magnificent piece of iron to swear your holy pledges upon *g*

Keep us posted on it's progression !

Alba Gu Brath , Mac

That's going to be a great piece Stephen.

I'm jealous :)

The Grip is almost done.

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...well, except for the sheath

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Close up of the Grip

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Another View

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Beautiful!

Congrats Stephen. I think this is my favorite of all of the dirks I've seen from Vince. I especially like the work on the pommel cap.

Just wonderful , Steve ..... Congrats again !

And I did get a sneak peek at another piece being made , that I hear tell you've secured, from Vince .... It's breathtaking !

Your a lucky lad for sure! Mac

Thank you gentlemen for the kind words. Vince really deserves all the credit, as usual. I just had a vague idea as to what the dirk should look like and Vince took it from there. I can't wait until I pick up the real thing since, as some of you know, photos, as beautiful as they are, are nothing compared to the actual specimen.

Sergeant Mac,

Ah yes, "the other one." I wasted no time in securing that one, since I had wanted something like that for a long time. When the appropriate time comes, I will be posting pics of that as well.