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James Sharpe
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 Posted: Tue 16 Nov, 2004 8:13 pm Post subject: Cervenka Cup-Hilt Rapier (Picture Intensive) |
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I just wanted to share pictures of a Cup Hilt rapier that I am having made by Vladimir Cervenka. He hasn't made the pommel yet, but he has sent me pics of what he has made. I am very happy with how it is turning out and would highly recommend Vladimir. He is very professional and I have had a great experience throughout this project.
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James Sharpe
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Blade Pic
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James Sharpe
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Blade Pic 2
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James Sharpe
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Blade Pic 3
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James Sharpe
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| Posted: Tue 16 Nov, 2004 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Cup and Guard Pic
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James Sharpe
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| Posted: Tue 16 Nov, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Unassembled Sword
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James Sharpe
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Assembled Sword Pic
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James Sharpe
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| Posted: Tue 16 Nov, 2004 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Nathan. Also thanks for the advice, that will save a little time in the future.
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Nathan Robinson
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James Sharpe
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | I just wanted to add a comment: That grip looks great. How was/is your consumer experience? I'd very much like to get a sample or two for an official review. This guy's work sure looks good. |
Nathan,
I am sending you a pm.
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James Sharpe
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Nathan,
This is my first custom sword, but I am in the works of a few other projects. I would have to say that Vladimir is among the best I have dealt with in the customer service department, and that includes when dealing with swords or any other product I have bought. Vladimir has responded to every e-mail that I have sent him with in 1-2 days and has always had a good attitude about any of my questions for him. There was a misunderstanding about how I wanted the guard done which is why there are two different guards in the pictures. He changed the guard to the way I wanted it with no complaints! Also he is delivering the sword to me in the same month that he told me it would be done and he e-mailed me all the pics that I have of the progress without being asked. In terms of payment he told me that he has a document which outlines way to pay, and I have read from other forumites that he will accept personal checks without any problems.
Hope this helps,
James
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Patrick Kelly
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Very nice sword James. The cup hilt is one of my least favorite sword types. On the other hand I admire the execution on this one. Especially the blade which has a very period look to it.
Congratulations.
Now you need a matching maine gauche.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Jeff Larsen
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| Posted: Wed 17 Nov, 2004 10:55 am Post subject: RE: Vladimir Cervenka |
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Hi James,
Congrats on the rapier. It is always a pleasure communicating with Vladimir.
Hi Nathan,
I posted this thread over at SFI about Vladimir Cervenka and my rapier that I ordered.
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35053
I would highly recommend him. He is pleasure to work with.
Jeff 
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James Sharpe
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| Posted: Wed 17 Nov, 2004 11:29 am Post subject: Re: RE: Vladimir Cervenka |
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| Jeff Larsen wrote: | Hi James,
Congrats on the rapier. It is always a pleasure communicating with Vladimir.
Hi Nathan,
I posted this thread over at SFI about Vladimir Cervenka and my rapier that I ordered.
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35053
I would highly recommend him. He is pleasure to work with.
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Jeff's sword was a bit of an inspiration for me. I had been talking back and forth with Vladimir since february and when I saw Jeff's Cup Hilt I decided that that was what I wanted Vladimir to make for me. I think he does an amazing job with etching and I fell in love with the cup on the sword. I have turks head knots on a Del Tin that I have and I really like the looks of them. So I asked Vladimir if he could do the Turks head knots, and he said he could make the same handle for me as he made for Jeff. The guard, the pommel and the blade are all custom as well.
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James Sharpe
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Vladimir just sent me pics of the pommel that he created for me. It was made with a floral design to match that on the cup as is seen in a lot of antique cup-hilt rapiers.
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James Sharpe
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| Posted: Fri 19 Nov, 2004 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | Wow that looks fantastic!!
Hey James, you can attach multipe photos to a single post on our forum. It makes it a lot easier for our members to read and you can enter descriptions for each photo, too.
Our forum is more powerful than many others. |
Nathan,
When I add an attachment, sometimes it adds the picture to the thread and sometimes it leaves a link to the picture in the thread. Does this happen based on the size of the file being attached? I just want to make sure that I am adding attachments correctly.
Thanks,
James
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Michael Sigman
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That is one freakin beautiful sword!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!
Mike Sigman
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James Sharpe
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Thank you Mike.
I am very excited to receive this sword. I am planning on getting more pics when I actually receive the sword.
James
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Michael Sigman
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I can't wait to see them.
Mike Sigman
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