I've been trying to figure out how to post pics. With the help of Nathan and Ben Sweet I think I've got it figured out.

Here are some recent photos of Milestone, my sword made by Vince Evans. I hate the photos in the review and have wanted to take some better ones for a long time. These do the sword much better justice than the old ones.

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I always thought it was a good looking sword, but MY MY -
just beautiful!

Thanks for those shots Patrick.

Very nice Patrick. The most interesting thing about these pictures is the way the sword comes together -- the geometry (especially of the fullers), fit, and finish from the blade to the guard to the handle to the pommel all just perfectly compliment each other.

You'll notice that the grip has become very dark with handling. The burl in the walnut isn't really apparent anymore. I need to find something to clean it with.

Excellent shots, Patrick ..... they really highlight the details of this magnificent sword !

Nice job, Mac

Patrick,

To each their own when it comes to appearances, but keep in mind that a patina well preserved is a mark of antiquity, richness, and character. To throw around a buzzword - "antiquing, the old-fashioned way". Keep things well preserved rather than "clean" and come a step closer to the aura of the originals we all love and admire.

Just a thought from the son of antiqarian parents.

In any case, enjoy, and your pictures show the grace of your sword; the old ones looked a little like mugshots ;)

Flawless seems the right response,fantastic sword,like the new pics too. :D

GAWD, Patrick, that's such a nice sword!

Here's a couple more that show the fit of the guard to the blade..............

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As well as the interesting cross-sectional taper that is incorporated into the pommel's center section..........

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About time! Been after you for a few years on being able to post up pics :lol: Good stuff on photos Patrick. That is one heck of beauty you got there, have you ever thought about etching in the symbols along the blade that the original x.15 has?

Love those double fullers...

Excellent photos!

Thanks for posting :)

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Patrick;

Very good photo quality there: Did you use the built in flash or did you do a good lighting job ?

Looks more like a controlled lighting job than the random results one usually sees when people use flashes.

The only shot missing is a close up of the tip of the blade where the fullers fade into the point.

Very nice crisp grind lines there. Great looking sword !

I also have to give credit where credit is due in regards to the photographs. Nathan was a huge help in that department. We spent quite a bit of time on the phone over the holidays, and he was a huge help with my learning curve.

Well good job doing the lighting, looking at them again these are just about perfect as they make understanding the shapes easy without burned out areas, dark shadows hiding details or annoying cast shadows leading the eye to be distracted from enjoyement of the shapes.

And just beautifull to look at. Just think how good you might get with a little more practice. Whatever advice Nathan gave you on the phone you obviously "GOT IT" !

Oh my!!! :eek:

That blade is spectacular! I love double fullers and sometimes it can look cheesy or poorly done...Vince has done a spectacular job with those fullers, yet another VE sword to envy!!! :cool:

Patrick;

Thanks for the TIP and the opportunity for an easy PUN ........... LOL

That's really, really nice: All of it, a thing of great beauty, don't trade this one away!