UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Vince Evans



Vince began doing restoration work on antique swords in 1980 and have been a full-time blade smith since 1981.

Although he has done everything from Bowie knives to folding knives, the most challenging direction for him is historically re-creating the sword. By building pieces the way they did centuries ago, he has gained an admiration for the craftsmen of old. He is dedicated to historical accuracy and thoroughly research each piece before he begins to wok. He does not try to make exact reproductions, but instead, re-create pieces within historical guidelines while maintaining his own identity as a maker in the 21st century. Schools and classes that teach this Old World art do not exist so he has learned through experimentation and examining original pieces in museums and private collections. Handling original swords and seeing the craftsmanship that went into each piece inspires him to keep learning and experimenting; to understand the craftsman, and in some way, touch the past.