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Steve Grisetti
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 Posted: Fri 11 Jan, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject: New Vince Evans Sword |
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If you haven't already seen it, please go to Vince Evans' Picture Trail, and look at the celtic sword under New Projects. Composite pattern welded blade, fossil walrus ivory hilt and antiqued bronze fittings. GORGEOUS!! For some reason, I can't link to a picture, but it is worth your effort to go there, I promise.
(ps-thanks to Nathan for posting the picture, on what seems to be a very technically challenged day for me  )
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"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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B. Stark
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What a surprise....excellence.
"Wyrd bi∂ ful aręd"
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Jeroen Zuiderwijk
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Zoing! Normally I'm not that attracted by La Tene swords, but this one gorgeous! Is this a reproduction of one specific find, or a more free interpretation?
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Steve Grisetti
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| Jeroen Zuiderwijk wrote: | | ... Is this a reproduction of one specific find, or a more free interpretation? |
I can't say, for certain, in this specific case. However, Vince makes the following general statement on his Picture Trail site:
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"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Fri 11 Jan, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | Jeroen Zuiderwijk wrote: | | ... Is this a reproduction of one specific find, or a more free interpretation? |
I can't say, for certain, in this specific case. However, Vince makes the following general statement on his Picture Trail site:
| Quote: | | ... I do not try to make exact reproductions, but instead, re-create pieces within historical guidelines while maintaining my own identity as a craftsman in the 21st century.... |
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That is a gorgeous piece. 
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Chris Lampe
Location: United States Joined: 07 Mar 2005
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We see a lot of gorgeous swords by a lot of very talented craftsmen but none are better than Vince Evans.
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Bob Burns
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I sure second what Chris Lampe had to say! I always look forward to seeing Vince Evan's work posted in here. He is another swordsmith with no limit to his talent!
Bob
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Joseph Podhorsky
Location: San Diego, Ca Joined: 28 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Fri 11 Jan, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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What a delightful blade. I love the ivory! 
~Joseph Podhorsky~
I favor little wakizashi.
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