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Patrick Kelly
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 Posted: Tue 25 Jan, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject: Evans type X pics |
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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.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Gordon Clark
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| Posted: Tue 25 Jan, 2005 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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I always thought it was a good looking sword, but MY MY -
just beautiful!
Thanks for those shots Patrick.
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Jeremy Scott Steimel
Location: Champaign, IL Joined: 24 Jan 2004
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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.
Dum spiro, spero
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Tue 25 Jan, 2005 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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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.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Tue 25 Jan, 2005 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent shots, Patrick ..... they really highlight the details of this magnificent sword !
Nice job, Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
Mac's PictureTrail
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Jonathon Janusz
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| Posted: Tue 25 Jan, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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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 
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Lee O'Hagan
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 9:36 am Post subject: |
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Flawless seems the right response,fantastic sword,like the new pics too. 
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Bill Grandy
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GAWD, Patrick, that's such a nice sword!
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 10:49 am Post subject: |
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Here's a couple more that show the fit of the guard to the blade..............
As well as the interesting cross-sectional taper that is incorporated into the pommel's center section..........
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Ben Sweet
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 11:16 am Post subject: |
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About time! Been after you for a few years on being able to post up pics  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?
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Kirk Lee Spencer
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Love those double fullers...
Excellent photos!
Thanks for posting 
ks
Two swords
Lit in Eden’s flame
One of iron and one of ink
To place within a bloody hand
One of God or one of man
Our souls to one of
Two eternities
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Ben Sweet wrote: | | About time! Been after you for a few years on being able to post up pics 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? |
I finally decided that since I now have a digital camera there was really no excuse not to fully step into the techno-age. (or stumble in my case)
I had considered inlays or etchings but decided not to for a couple of reasons: First and foremost, inlays would have been more than I could have afforded at the time. Second, I don't care for etchings on swords of this period for authenticity reasons. Also, If you compare the two side by side you'll see that Vince chose to change the blades design in a pretty dramatic fashion. Since this sword wasn't going to be a direct recreation of the original I decided against the etchings. Finally, the wide double fullers are the most striking thing about the sword from a visual standpoint. I felt that decorating the blade would have distracted from that focus.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Jeremy Scott Steimel wrote: | | 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. |
I think one of the hallmarks of a master smith is having a sense of line and proportion. Vince ceratinly has this and it shows in his work.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Jean Thibodeau
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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 !
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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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.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | 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 ! |
No flash!
These were taken in my dining room on an off-white piece of nauga-hyde. I used two sets of $30.00 work lights that my wife gave me as a christmas present (for photography use).
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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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" !
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Fri 28 Jan, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | 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 ! |
Here you go..................
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Robert W. Betten
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Oh my!!! 
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!!! 
*!*
"If the people we love are taken from us,
the way they live on is to never stop loving
them. Buildings burn, people die, but real
love is forever." - Sarah 'The Crow'
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Jean Thibodeau
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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!
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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