| Steve Maly wrote: |
| Thanks, Patrick. I was looking over my projects that are pending with ArmArt, and this sword is actually within their price range for full custom jobs with the extra for a scabbard--still much less than just the sword through A&A (though I'd certainly like to have Chris & Craig take a crack at it--maybe after I twist their arms into a hollow-ground Henry V). I have no doubt that Vince's work is at a whole other level and YES I really like the sword that you attached. However, it is near impossible to beat Mac to the punch where VE is concerned. ;) He's still not taking orders, so I remain patient. I also particularly like the look of this one (and I just noticed how rounded the tip is on this one too):
Vince certainly takes wood as well as steel to a whole new level. |
Don't worry about Mac, he's stuck in the Highlands :D
The problem in dealing with people like Vince is that while his work is indeed at a step above it spoils you. You never look at production stuff in the same way again. Consequently your pocket book suffers :eek: I love my Evans pieces and wouldn't sell them for anything.
In regards to the point on your new sword, it isn't an issue of historical accuracy for me. I just don't like it, in fact, I don't like the tip on the sword in that photo either ! Your new sword actually looks a lot like Patrick Bartas work. I wonder if he helped ArmArt with it?