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Thomas McDonald
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Ryan A. C.
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OMG that's nice. Thanks for sharing.
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David McElrea
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Thanks Mac,
That is probably my favourite from all the shots I've seen of his Viking swords (and he's made alot of beauties).
David
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Joe Fults
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Nice and thanks for sharing here.
I wonder if its already got an owner or something that will make the trip to Atlanta?
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Thomas McDonald
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| Joe Fults wrote: | Nice and thanks for sharing here.
I wonder if its already got an owner or something that will make the trip to Atlanta? |
Hi Joe
The good news ..... :-)
I talked with Vince last night and he told me that this Viking will indeed be on his table, at the Atlanta show !
The bad news .....
It's already spoken for :-(
So do check it out ( I'm hoping I'll be in attendence, too ? .... we shall see :-)
Vince mentioned the grip is a little longer on this one ( a tad over 4 " inches) than his usual Vikings, as that is what the customer requested ( guess he's a big tall laddie ) ! The blade is in the normal Viking range, though, at 29" inches approx. !
He mentioned it cut nice, too !
Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
Mac's PictureTrail
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Matt Corbin
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WOW!! Tis truely beautifull.
If only I had the money for something like that right now.
“This was the age of heroes, some legendary, some historical . . . the misty borderland of history where fact and legend mingle.”
- R. Ewart Oakeshott
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Gary Venable
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I'm almost afraid to ask but how much does one of Vince's masterpieces sell for?
Gary
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David McElrea
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Can anyone give any more info on the hiltwork of this sword? I am thinking the fittings (pommel and cross) are blued steel, but cannot be certan from the photos. The pommel also shows some decoration-- bronze? I am also curious about the wire wrap (if that is, in fact, what it is).
Again, "stunning" is the only word that comes to mind. Oh, and "jealous", as well 
Cheers,
David
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi David
Yes, Vinces work always leaves me stunned ..... you are not alone here *g*
The Viking grip is indeed wire-wrapped, and I would say that the fittings are blued !
He also inset wire in the lobes of the pommel .....
If I talk with him this weekend I'll ask for some details on this one !
Meanwhile .... here are two other killer Vikings by Vince ! Mac
| David McElrea wrote: | Can anyone give any more info on the hiltwork of this sword? I am thinking the fittings (pommel and cross) are blued steel, but cannot be certan from the photos. The pommel also shows some decoration-- bronze? I am also curious about the wire wrap (if that is, in fact, what it is).
Again, "stunning" is the only word that comes to mind. Oh, and "jealous", as well Cheers,David |
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
Mac's PictureTrail
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David McElrea
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Hi Thomas,
Thanks for the info-- I look forward to hearing more after you see him. Is the wire copper, do you think?
Thanks also for the new photos-- I particularly like the second one. I can appreciate why his work is so well-loved.
David
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