WIP shots from Hawaii.

[Bastid]

Have known Vince and Grace Evans for a while now as friends and have been fortunate to have added some of Vince's work to my collection over that time.
This one that he has been working on for about 6 or 7 months was a dream that I had hoped to commission years ago. The stars aligned a while back and I asked him if he would be interested and feel fortunate that he took the ball and ran with it. Thought some folks would enjoy seeing a little of the progression.

Blade.

Pommel.

Silver and gold inlay starting on the basket hilt.

More progress on the hilt.

Getting to know Vince and Grace has made me a better person and due to that this piece, which is the most elaborate I have asked of a maker, will be very special to me. I feel sorry for folks that do not get that. They miss the best part of knife (or in this case sword) collecting.

Get ready Jim Cooper. After Vince finishes his magic you are up if you are willing.

P.S. if anyone has any recommendations on someone who could make a deserving fitted display case, I would be very appreciative of the help. Thanks.
gus

 

[BladeScout]

Beautiful blade.

 

[Cajun Kamikaze]

The inlay is pretty amazing to say the least

 

[black mamba]

Beauty Gus, didn't know you were into swords! The engraving and inlay are lovely.

 

[RWS]

Congratulations, Gus. The inlay and engraving are gorgeous.

This one's going to be something when finished.

 

[Salem Straub]

Excellent! Vince Evans is the man. I'm a big fan of his work, too.

 

[Will York]

Oh, my Gus. Simply exquisite. :thumbup:

 

[JParanee]

Gus its wonderful

Huge congrats

 

[SharpByCoop]

I heard about this one from Vince. He mentioned a certain Bastid getting a piece pretty soon.

Each time I shoot one of Vince's pieces, I have to study it for ten minutes just to figure out how much can I show :thumbup:, and what's going to be missed :grumpy:.

Gus, if possible send BEFORE Blade. I'd love to spend some time with this.

Good post. Congrats!

Coop

 

[Don Hanson III]

Vince is a fantastic craftsman! This is beautiful work!

 

[BRTATCK]

Gus, thank you for the pictures of the blade. This will be a really great piece. One of my favorite artists and one of my favorite swords. Congratulations.
Brion

 

[John White]

Vince's work is so beautifully designed and detailed. This Basket Hilt will be a treasure.

John

 

[Kevin Jones]

Beautiful Gus. Congrats and thinks for sharing it with us.

 

[DEllis]

That's gonna be insane! Thanks for showing us.
Darcy

 

[Phil Dwyer]

You didn't show them the walnut handle after it was carved by Grace. It's fantastic too!

I just had the fortune of being introduced to Vince and Grace and visit with them at their shop. Spent a wonderful couple of hours with them. Awesome!

 

[Doug C]

Gus,

Fantastic sword from one of the greats.
Can't wait to see Jim's image
Congrats !

Doug

 

[canineforge]

So totally cool, Gus! The sword, and as you say, the relationship behind it. Such a tremendous addition to your collection. Congrats on an awesome piece. :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[Win Heger]

What a great addition to your collection, Gus, can't wait to see the finished piece. Congratulations!

 

[wagglebee]

Gus, that is amazing, I can't wait to see Coop's pictures when it's done.

 

[gga357]

That is beautiful, congratulations.