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Stephen S. Han
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Okay, I'll play.
This one is a "Turcael" by Vince Evans...or just "Turk" for short. Truth be told, this one should be called "The Little Turk."
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Close up of the basket...
Now all we need is for Ron Luciano to put up the pic of his "Big Turk."
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E.B. Erickson
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Hi everyone,
Fun thread! Lots of baskets! Now I don't mean to get this thread sidetracked into antiques or anything, but did you all notice what's unusual about the S-basket with the Harvey blade that Stephen posted? No? Here it is: the S hilt members are mounted reversed compared to other S hilts pictured (and this is the first antique I've seen with this orientation of the S). I thought I was the only one that did that, but here we have proof that at least one hiltmaker back in the 1700s mounted his S's this way, too.
--ElJay
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Thomas McDonald
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| E.B. Erickson wrote: | Hi everyone,
Fun thread! Lots of baskets! Now I don't mean to get this thread sidetracked into antiques or anything, but did you all notice what's unusual about the S-basket with the Harvey blade that Stephen posted? No? Here it is: the S hilt members are mounted reversed compared to other S hilts pictured (and this is the first antique I've seen with this orientation of the S). I thought I was the only one that did that, but here we have proof that at least one hiltmaker back in the 1700s mounted his S's this way, too.
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Hi Eljay
Good eye my man ..... your always spotting something !
Here's a pic of one of Eljay's 'reversed' S-hilts , in hand, back when the Big Mac owned her !
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Thu 08 Jan, 2004 7:12 am Post subject: |
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| Stephen S. Han wrote: | | Now all we need is for Ron Luciano to put up the pic of his "Big Turk." |
Ask and ye shall receive, Stephen !
Here's the man himself , Ron Luciano, holding his new "Big Turk" , which he picked up from Vince, at the last Atlanta Blade Show !
( but I dont have to tell you Stephen as you were there .... Lucky dogs ! ) , Mac
* Copyright Ron Luciano, 2003 .
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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I have to say I like Ron's Turcael the most. The I love the double fullered blade. But I would be extremely happy to own either of them.
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Stephen
Yes, the original ( see here in Ron's lucky hands, at The Museum of Scotland :-) has such a 'wicked' looking blade !
It had to have made an enemy think twice !
Vince did an incredible job on his version , I luv it ! Mac
* Photo : Copyright Ron Luciano, 2003 .
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
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Thomas McDonald
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Back to the S hilt's ...... here's an interesting Regimental piece ! , Mac
41. Rare Scottish Regimental Officer's broad sword with 'S' bar hilt. Blade is 30 1/4" long and 1 5/8" at hilt. Small piece missing on right side of basket. Used at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Similar to the one in the West Highland Museum, Fort William.
Circa 1800
* From: Scottish Sword & Shield
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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2 S-hilts from Swords & Hilt Weapons
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Thomas McDonald
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SSSSSSSSSSSS - hilting right along ........
Two from the Kelvingrove Museum, Scotland .
Mac
* Photos Copyright Ron Luciano, 2003 .
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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I've ran out of my own pics of S-hilts. So here is one of yours. 
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David Wilson
Location: In a van down by the river Joined: 23 Aug 2003
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Mmmmmmm.... S hilts..... 
David K. Wilson, Jr.
Laird of Glencoe
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Stephen .... did ya notice .....
...... That Wallace S-hilt pic is the same sword (top) in my last post ...... *g* Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
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Ron Luciano
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Thanks for posting those pictures of the Turcael Mac and Steve. Those pictures are of me about 45 pounds ago. Here is one I took last weekend.
Best regards,
Ron
I have not tarried in long journeys over the surface of the sea, nor have I feared the threats of enemies or wild beasts, O strong leader, Maurice, go well good friend; I discern through such sweetness, the beauties of the country life, a safe return and nobility. Lift high the wine vessel. Such things are worthy of remembrance.
HMS ADVICE 1705
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | Hi Stephen .... did ya notice .....
...... That Wallace S-hilt pic is the same sword (top) in my last post ...... *g* Mac |
Yep. It's a nice one. I've got a couple of S-hilts I forgot about.
S-Hilt by Erik Stevenson of Phoenix Metal Creations
(in the collection of David White)
I believe Erik took these were pictures & Nathan posted them on SFI for David.
The blade length is 31" long; 29 5/8" beveled section, 1 3/8" ricasso
Hilt is 5 1/4" long and about 4 1/2" wide
Weight is 2.9 pounds
PoB is 3 3/4" from the cross
CoP is 20 1/2" from the cross
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Ron Luciano
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This is my new Erik Stevenson baskethilt. Should be on its way any day now.
Best regards,
Ron
I have not tarried in long journeys over the surface of the sea, nor have I feared the threats of enemies or wild beasts, O strong leader, Maurice, go well good friend; I discern through such sweetness, the beauties of the country life, a safe return and nobility. Lift high the wine vessel. Such things are worthy of remembrance.
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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from Sword & Blades of the American Revolution
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Posted: Fri 09 Jan, 2004 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Erik Stevenson Baskethilt |
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| Ron Luciano wrote: | This is my new Erik Stevenson baskethilt. Should be on its way any day now.
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Hi Ron,
It's looks great. Erik will be making me a smallsword this year. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm always very impressed by his work. Who made the blade on your basket-hilt?
regards,
Stephen
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Thomas McDonald
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Continuing the S-hilt invasion .........................
Dave Wilson's S-hilt & Dirk by Vince Evans !
A Donnie Shearer (Madpiper) S-hilt !
My Vince Evans 'Diamond' riding shotgun for Vince's personal S-hilt sword !
And last, but certainly not least , a new S-hilt from the Arizona smithy of Vince Evans !
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Thomas McDonald
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A closeup of Donnie's S-hilt remounted with a Chen Stirling backsword blade! Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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