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Thomas McDonald
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| Richard Furrer wrote: | Jeff, I don't mean to rub salt, but you got trumped on the wootz as well.
I forged this one a few years ago. I think this blade strikes a cord in bladesmiths. - Ric |
Hi Ric
Very cool ..... any shots of the blade all hilted up ?
You smiths are truly an amazing bunch, thanks for sharing that ! Mac
P.S. your wootz looks awesome !
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Thomas McDonald
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Wed 09 Aug, 2006 3:28 am Post subject: |
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Just got this new pic from Vince ....
"The Mehmet sword guard -- blued steel with silver and gold inlay."
A beautiful piece of work, Mac
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Nate C.
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| Posted: Wed 09 Aug, 2006 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Need I say more?
Cheers,
Nate C.
Sapere Aude
"If you are going to kill the man, at least give him a decent salute." - A. Blansitt
If they ever come up with a Swashbuckling School, I think one of the courses should be Laughing, then Jumping Off Something. --Jack Handy
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Wed 09 Aug, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | Just got this new pic from Vince ....
"The Mehmet sword guard -- blued steel with silver and gold inlay."
A beautiful piece of work, Mac |
Thanks for the update, Mac! Keep 'em coming!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Mon 14 Aug, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Vince posted up pics of the completed sword !
Spectacular, Mac
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=99...uid=550150
This sword is inspired by the sword of Mehmet II. A few changes were made by request of the owner.
Blade Length 41-3/4", OAL 54". Pattern welded steel, Ivory grip, steel mounts with silver and gold inlay.
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Nathan Robinson
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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz
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| Posted: Mon 14 Aug, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject: * sigh ... * |
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I would love to see Mr. Evans do a Polish Hussar Saber.
I echo the sentiments of everyone here.
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Jeremiah Swanger
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| Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 12:38 am Post subject: |
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | Vince posted up pics of the completed sword !
This sword is inspired by the sword of Mehmet II. A few changes were made by request of the owner.
Blade Length 41-3/4", OAL 54". Pattern welded steel, Ivory grip, steel mounts with silver and gold inlay. |
I like it, Mac! The devil is in the details, and the details are among Vince Evans' strongest suit. Which can only mean one thing-- Vince Evans is the Devil! 
So, now that someone has commissioned this sword, I wonder if someone will commission the sword of Mehmet II's arch-nemesis -- Vlad Dracula (aka Vlad Tepes)?
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 3:35 am Post subject: |
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| Jeremiah Swanger wrote: | | I like it, Mac! The devil is in the details, and the details are among Vince Evans' strongest suit. Which can only mean one thing-- Vince Evans is the Devil! |
Actually, Jeremiah, the skill and talent it took to do what Vince does can only come from God, the devil can't even win a fiddling contest .
Vince has a great relationship with the Lord, and methinks it's his glory that guides everything in Vince's life !
<>< Amen, Mac
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Lee O'Hagan
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| Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Cheers for putting these up Mac,
i missed em on the site-albums etc,
Beautifull sword,fine looking scabbard too,
Great work as usuall from Vince,
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Patrick Kelly
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I love horn and bone grips on guns, swords, knives, whatever. Not only do I love the choice of grip material but also the overall design, shape and proportion of this sword. If I had my choice of anything Vince has ever made this might very well be the one I'd choose. It really speaks to me.
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Jeremiah Swanger
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| Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 11:53 am Post subject: |
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | | Jeremiah Swanger wrote: | | I like it, Mac! The devil is in the details, and the details are among Vince Evans' strongest suit. Which can only mean one thing-- Vince Evans is the Devil! |
Actually, Jeremiah, the skill and talent it took to do what Vince does can only come from God, the devil can't even win a fiddling contest .
Vince has a great relationship with the Lord, and methinks it's his glory that guides everything in Vince's life !
<>< Amen, Mac |
I was rather intoxicated (the sixteen men of Tain will do that to ya) when I wrote that post. I certainly did not mean to imply anything negative about Mr. Evans, his beliefs, or his craft, all of which I have no doubt are first-rate.
No offense was meant on my behalf, and I apologize if any was caused.
Let this be a lesson on the evils of drunken posting. 
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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Nate C.
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Very Nice work From Mr. Evans as usual. I really like the fact that he doesn't limit himself to just european work. It's interesting to note that on this sword, the handle is the only thing that's been lengthened when compared to the original. That Mehmet must have had quite a reach and strong wrists .
Patrick, I agree that this one is definitely a top 2 contender. I also love that Kilij he did a while back.
Cheers,
Nate C.
Sapere Aude
"If you are going to kill the man, at least give him a decent salute." - A. Blansitt
If they ever come up with a Swashbuckling School, I think one of the courses should be Laughing, then Jumping Off Something. --Jack Handy
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Nate C. wrote: | | Patrick, I agree that this one is definitely a top 2 contender. I also love that Kilij he did a while back. |
This one and that Kilij are my favorites too!
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Jeremy V. Krause
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This sword is exquisite,
I am especially drawn to the design on the guard which to me looks rather Tolkienesque. This coming from me is a great complement. I really dislike all of the LOTR swords out there but I think Vince may have the skill to design a Tolkienesque sword that could speak to my imagination. Something elegant and ethereal- just like the wonderful design on this swords guard. This being said I know that Vince sticks with historic designs and I commend him for this.
Jeremy
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Douglas G.
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This sword is truly special. It is at once a puposeful weapon and a beautiful
object. Wow! comes to mind upon seeing it.
Neato!
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