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Thomas McDonald
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 Posted: Sat 10 Mar, 2007 11:47 am Post subject: In-Progress ... a new Falcata from Vince Evans ! |
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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
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Geoff Wood
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| Posted: Sat 10 Mar, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Patrick Kelly
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Once again it looks like Vince is well on his way towards masterfully recreating one of my favorite designs.
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John Cooksey
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| 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.
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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.
I didn't surrender, but they took my horse and made him surrender.
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Steve Grisetti
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| John Cooksey wrote: | | 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. |
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:
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.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Mon 12 Mar, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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| 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
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Sat 02 Jun, 2007 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Another incredible falcata by Mr. Vince Evans !
Pattern welded steel, ivory, antiqued bronze.
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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John Cooksey
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| Posted: Sat 02 Jun, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: |
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That may be my new definition of "sword".
Utterly amazing . . . . . .
I didn't surrender, but they took my horse and made him surrender.
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Allen Andrews
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God I love his work, I may just have to sell my house and get on his commission list.
" I would not snare even an orc with a falsehood. "
Faramir son of Denethor
Words to live by. (Yes, I know he's not a real person)
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Jean Thibodeau
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Hard to find words praising it at it's just value.  
Fantastic design, materials, execution .... Jaw dropping great. We need a new " emoticon " for this is the best of the best.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Sun 03 Jun, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: |
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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.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Jay Barron
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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?
Constant and true.
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Jeroen Zuiderwijk
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| Posted: Sun 03 Jun, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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| 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? |
I don't know about common, but at least there is this example. It's a different, and rather odd companion knife though.
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B. Stark
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| Posted: Sun 03 Jun, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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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.
"Wyrd bi∂ ful aręd"
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Virak Ung
Location: California Joined: 26 Mar 2007
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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.
Life is too short for drama
Virak
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