Grinding the big ones with Vince Evans ! -- myArmoury.com

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

Well, as per usual, I absolutely love Vince's interpretation of the original. Very, very nice.. I'd love to own a piece like that. I can't wait to hear your impressions of its handling characteristics, Mac.

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Here' s another hilt shot of that British Museum claymore , from the article "Scottish twa handit Swerdis" by Tony Willis.
The Thirteenth Park Lane Arms Fair catalogue, copyright D.A. Oliver .

Mac

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

WOW, Mac. I've never seen that picture before. How graceful is that? Very nice...

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

HI Nathan

Yeah, it's a beauty alright ..... truely a magnificent example of the Highland big boys !

The stats give this one a 14 1/2" hilt length ...... bet mine will be bigger *g* Mac

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Sat 30 Aug, 2003 9:32 am Post subject:

Mac, that has got to be the most graceful and stylish looking claymore that I've ever seen.

When you first showed me photos of the original, on which this would be based, I wasn't wild about it. Now, after seeing Vinces interperatation I love it!

It's a keeper, no doubt about it.

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Hi Patrick

I asked Vince how he felt the piece was handling , so far, and what it was weighing in at ?

Here's what he wrote :
"Hi Mac,
The sword feels good although it has definite blade presence probably due
to a lack of weight on the pommel end. It currently weighs in at 4 lbs.
4-3/4 oz. Point of balance is somewhere about 7-8 inches ahead of the
guard if I remember correctly. I added a ferrule at the top of the grip
for fear of the wood splitting like all the originals I've seen. - Vince"

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Sun 31 Aug, 2003 12:16 pm Post subject:

It sounds good to me Mac, keep us posted!

Jay Barron · Posted: Sun 31 Aug, 2003 3:23 pm Post subject:

If the finished sword stays even close to that light weight it's going to be a devastatingly fast cutter for it's size.

Dave Hahn · Posted: Sun 31 Aug, 2003 9:17 pm Post subject: oy i'm jealous.

That's sword is just perfect Mac. Let me know when you sell it okay? you are going to sell right? ah c'mon!

There's always so much talk about the perfect sword. Maybe it's not the sword, but perhaps the talented smiths who create them.

Maybe one day we'll see a clamshell claymore by Vince Evans? Well, one can only dream.

Steve Maly · Posted: Mon 01 Sep, 2003 8:11 am Post subject:

WOW! It certainly has graceful lines with the oval pommel. It certainly makes the whole sword look fast and sleek! Vince does wonderful work with the wood as well! Very pleasing to the eye. Major congrats here! >drool<

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Vince just sent me these pic's of my newly finished claymore .....

'Magnificent & Gorgeous' are two words that come to mind !

And completed on the eve of 'ol Mac's birthday , Oct 1st . *g*

Overall length: 57-1/2"
Blade length: 41-3/8"
POB: 6-1/2"
COP: 15"
Blade width: 1-11/16" tapers to 1-1/16"
Blade thickness: .235" tapers to .138"
Weight: 4 lbs. 3-3/4 oz.

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Tue 30 Sep, 2003 6:52 pm Post subject:

Beautiful sword Mac!

Nobody does the scottish stuff like Vinnie da man!

And talk about perfect timing.

Gary Venable · Posted: Tue 30 Sep, 2003 7:51 pm Post subject:

Now thats a Claymore... Eek!

Mac, did Vince give you the final stats yet?

I was amazed that it was only 4lbs while he was still working on it. My Del Tin 5156 is almost the exact same weight (4lbs 3oz) and not nearly as big.

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Ben Sweet · Posted: Wed 01 Oct, 2003 9:20 am Post subject:

Dang that is nice! Looking forward to your cat walk shoot Mac

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Wed 01 Oct, 2003 1:34 pm Post subject:

I have to say again that I love this sword.

I love the proportion of the blade in relation to the hilt. The shape of the pommel flows neatly down into the sweep of the guard. This has got to be one of my personal favorites of Vinces handi-work.

It doesn't get any better than this.

Thank goodness Mac's finally getting a few "man swords" in his collection Big Grin

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Thanks Guys !

Vince just sent me the following specs on this beauty !
(which I edited in, above)

Overall length: 57-1/2"
Blade length: 41-3/8"
POB: 6-1/2"
COP: 15"
Blade width: 1-11/16" tapers to 1-1/16"
Blade thickness: .235" tapers to .138"
Weight: 4 lbs. 3-3/4 oz.

This is going to be an incredibly fast sword !

Mac

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Well , she's on her way to the Bay state ..... *g*

* I was going to answer my door this Halloween with my nice old scythe , but I may have to reconsider the intimidation factor with this baby in the house ;-)

Mac

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Sat 04 Oct, 2003 2:25 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Mac. I swear that has to be the best looking two-handed claymore that I've ever seen!

Your pics are making me hunger for one of my own.

Jay Barron · Posted: Sat 04 Oct, 2003 6:23 pm Post subject:

That's a real treasure, Mac. Congratulations. Do you have a nice place in your new home to display your awesome collection?