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Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire

Tue 13 Nov, 2007 1:23 pm

In Progress ... a new Irish sword by Vince Evans !

Vince has recreated a piece that we got to see a couple years back at the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.
This one is based on the Kilberry, Co. sword find that was dredged from the River barrow. (text & drawing from Hayes-McCoy attached)

Vince listed the following stats on his site:
-- Length 32" inches, Overall length 38.5" inches, Forged 5160, Steel mounts,Burled walnut grip.

Quite awesome (as always) to see a corroded piece of history come to life and shine like new :-)

Great job, Vince ! Mac

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Steve Grisetti

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Posts: 1,812 Location: Washington DC metro area, USA

Tue 13 Nov, 2007 6:37 pm

Thanks for posting this new VE, Mac. That is a very attractive hilt, in my view. I like the unusual way that the tang extends beyond the pommel, and the burled walnut grip. Point of the blade seems to have an unusual profile, also. Another work of art from the master ....

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Tim Lison

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Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois

Wed 14 Nov, 2007 9:36 am

Wow! Looks great. The hilt is just plain gorgeous. What period does this sword belong to?

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Anders Backlund

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Posts: 629 Location: Sweden

Wed 14 Nov, 2007 12:06 pm

Lovely! I like this kind of out-of-the-ordinary quirky-looking sword. :)

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Thomas McDonald

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Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire

Wed 14 Nov, 2007 4:17 pm

Tim Lison wrote:

Wow! Looks great. The hilt is just plain gorgeous. What period does this sword belong to?

Hi Tim

As far as I know the sword is classified as 16th century ..... but it does have a similar look as that of the 15th century "De Greenlaw" pieces, etc.

Attached is the more detailed /original writing from Hayes-McCoy - "16th Century Irish Swords In The National Museum of Ireland", Dublin 1959, concerning this one (sorry for the poor quality scan, as I could not locate my better ones)

It is a gorgeous piece, for sure ! Mac

P.S. In discussion on this one Vince wrote the following:
"These funny swords with their odd grips and pommels actually feel good to hold. The extension on the pommel allows you to wrap your second hand around the pommel if needed but is quite easy to use one handed."

Sounds like it would be a fun one to swing 'eh :-)

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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz

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Posts: 864 Location: Michigan, USA

Wed 14 Nov, 2007 7:58 pm

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Quite awesome (as always) to see a corroded piece of history come to life and shine like new :-)

... From time to time I make it a point to visit Mr. Evans website, or follow the links when something he
has made or re-created surfaces at a forum such as myArmoury. I admit, I ALWAYS hope to see that
pink elephant of my personal quest come to life by his hand. Its hard for me NOT to believe Mr. E
couldn't do justice to a Polish Hussar Saber ...

But, also for me, what's intriguing about a sword like this is its unique appearance, which Mr. E even
notes courtesy of Thomas McDonald including the quote ... funny sword ... odd grips and pommels ...
I'm no historian, but there are a couple historic blades I find intriquing because of similar attributes. I
agree with all of you, and will add that this seems a wildly original historic design.

I do wonder what challenges tackling the subject posed ...

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Thomas McDonald

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Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire

Thu 15 Nov, 2007 6:04 am

Vince has added a few new shots of this one, which is great because I think they help to show off the detail of its fine lines.
What a truly unique & outstanding sword this is ! Also, he added its weight stat which is : 1 lb 15.5 oz.

Mac

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Ciaran Daly

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Mon 19 Nov, 2007 1:31 am

I just can't seem to get past the protruding tang... yecch. Would love to hear reviews on how it handles though.

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Thomas McDonald

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Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire

Mon 19 Nov, 2007 7:40 am

Ciaran Daly wrote:

I just can't seem to get past the protruding tang... yecch.

You just need to channel your fine Irish heritage, Ciaran, to appreciate the beauty of a protruding tang ;-)

:-) Mac

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J. Erb

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Posts: 61 Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Mon 19 Nov, 2007 1:55 pm

I can't say that I particularly like the style, but this nevertheless looks like an artfully executed weapon. I, too, would be interested in hearing about how it performs.

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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz

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Posts: 864 Location: Michigan, USA

Mon 19 Nov, 2007 2:19 pm

Does the protruding tang allow for a two-handed grip ?

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R D Moore

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Posts: 425 Location: Portland Oregon

Mon 19 Nov, 2007 3:07 pm

Thomas McDonald wrote:

Ciaran Daly wrote:

I just can't seem to get past the protruding tang... yecch.

You just need to channel your fine Irish heritage, Ciaran, to appreciate the beauty of a protruding tang ;-)

:-) Mac

Aye, Ciaran, listen to the song of the Gael. Can ye hear it, lad?

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