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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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 Posted: Thu 17 Jun, 2004 6:43 pm Post subject: Vince Evans Clamshell Cutlass |
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She arrived in the mail today. My digital camera decided today was the day to exhaust all the juice in the batteries. 
I don't have time to get to the store today, so pictures will have to come later.
Stats:
OAL: 32.5"
Blade Length: 27"
Grip Length: 5"
Blade Width: 1.33" at guard, slight flare to 1.43" at the peak of the curve before tapering to a point
Blade Thickness: .25" at guard, distal taper to .2" about 9.25" from tip where upon a back edge is sharpened.
Fuller: about .38" wide ends about 1" from tip
POB: 6.5" from guard
COP: 9" from tip
Curve: Tip is about 4" above straight line, so it's a deep curve. "Sori" is about 1.75 inches deep.
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J.G. Grubbs
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Hi Stephen,
Is this the beauty you were kind enough to let me handle at Blade? Man, she's a gorgeous piece of art!
Congrats!
James
"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
Samurai Proverb
James Grubbs
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Thu 17 Jun, 2004 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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Allen,
The shell guard on the antique kinda looks similar, but mine has "traditional" blade. A bunch of the forumites took the pictures of this one at Atlanta Blade Show.
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=1700
I think the other thread started by Chad also has a few shots of my cutlass, as well as Ron Luciano's "nicer one." And the 16th Century antique owned by Ron, based on which the two Evans pieces are made. There a nice shot of Nathan Robinson holding the antique in one of the threads; he looks positively piratical.
James,
Yes, this is the one you handled at the Blade Show. I had to meet some friends for dinner so I had limited time with her so far, but was tempted to bring her to dinner. Unfortunately, I feared that the presence of a sword might cause a stir at my local pizza joint, so opted for discretion.
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Thomas McDonald
myArmoury Alumni
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'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
Mac's PictureTrail
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Fri 18 Jun, 2004 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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Stephen,
I know you're over joyed by it's arrival. I, too, had the privilage to handle this beauty at the Blade Show.
Happy,happy,joy,joy.
The Scottish Back-sword that I bought from Nathan will be here on Tuesday, I'm looking forward to having a new toy to play with........
William
aka Bill
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Andy Bain
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Joined: 24 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Fri 18 Jun, 2004 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Stephen S. Han"]Allen,
| Quote: | | I had to meet some friends for dinner so I had limited time with her so far, but was tempted to bring her to dinner. Unfortunately, I feared that the presence of a sword might cause a stir at my local pizza joint, so opted for discretion. |
That is a nice piece Steven. Maybe you should have taken it to dinner. After seeing the picture of you holding it I think you would have experienced the best customer service possible for a pizza joint. Well, until the police arrived that is. 
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Sat 19 Jun, 2004 8:17 pm Post subject: Update |
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Got batteries for the camera, ran out of daylight, so only a few shots here.
First, cutlass in hand.
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Sword tip area (blurry)
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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The pic of the crossed cutlasses posted by Mac above gave me the idea for this shot. 
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Sat 19 Jun, 2004 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Group shot. My collection is starting to look respectable.
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Sat 19 Jun, 2004 9:22 pm Post subject: Weight |
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Forgot to post this before. On my office's postal scale (Yes, I scared the heck out of our mailroom clerk  ), the Cutlass weighs 1 pound 12.1 ounces. Scabbard weighs 10.4 ounces.
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Patrick Kelly
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Great looking sword Stephen. I wish I could have been there at the Blade Show to see it in person.
That's an enviable collection of Evans' you're building there. You're giving Mac a run for his money
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Ben Sweet
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| Posted: Mon 21 Jun, 2004 12:21 am Post subject: Re: Weight |
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| Stephen S. Han wrote: | | Forgot to post this before. On my office's postal scale (Yes, I scared the heck out of our mailroom clerk ), the Cutlass weighs 1 pound 12.1 ounces. Scabbard weighs 10.4 ounces. |
Excellent collection.....
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Mon 21 Jun, 2004 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | Great looking sword Stephen. I wish I could have been there at the Blade Show to see it in person.
That's an enviable collection of Evans' you're building there. You're giving Mac a run for his money |
Thanks Patrick. We missed you at the Blade Show. I plan to return next year as I am sure many others are. Be great to have you join us.
I'm still far from Mac's collection. You see, every time I buy an Evans piece, Mac buys one himself to keep himself ahead of the game. Of course, at the Blade Show Mac and Ron and I met a gentleman whose Evans collection dwarfs ours.
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Patrick Kelly
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| Stephen S. Han wrote: | | Patrick Kelly wrote: | Great looking sword Stephen. I wish I could have been there at the Blade Show to see it in person.
That's an enviable collection of Evans' you're building there. You're giving Mac a run for his money |
Thanks Patrick. We missed you at the Blade Show. I plan to return next year as I am sure many others are. Be great to have you join us.
I'm still far from Mac's collection. You see, every time I buy an Evans piece, Mac buys one himself to keep himself ahead of the game. Of course, at the Blade Show Mac and Ron and I met a gentleman whose Evans collection dwarfs ours. |
Sounds like a lucky man indeed!
I've found a source for much lower airfares. Unfortunately I found it only about a week before the Show so I couldn't schedule it in! Things are looking good for next year though.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Ron Luciano
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| Posted: Sun 27 Jun, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject: VINCE EVANS CUTLASS |
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THAT REALLY IS A TERRIFIC CUTLASS STEVE ( NOW KNOWN AS 1ST LIEUTENANT  )! IT REALLY IS PERFECT FOR YOUR COLLECTION, AND I LOVE THAT BLADE! TAKE CARE.
BEST REGARDS,
RON
I have not tarried in long journeys over the surface of the sea, nor have I feared the threats of enemies or wild beasts, O strong leader, Maurice, go well good friend; I discern through such sweetness, the beauties of the country life, a safe return and nobility. Lift high the wine vessel. Such things are worthy of remembrance.
HMS ADVICE 1705
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Captain Ron,
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you are allowed to board the Constitution with your Captain's Cutlass and Dagger set.
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