Masters of Fire Exhibition Online here

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Antonio:

I can't even imagine how busy you've been in recent months. Proper placement of priorities is often difficult, but always necessary. It's something I struggle with every day.

Your hard work is evident. Congratulations! I'm sure we'll be seeing more from the Brazilian smiths.

I got your PM. Thanks.

Best,
Andrew

Andrew,

Thank you for your understanding. I hope to get some breath before going into the next task. In this time I will be doing what I promised.

I love to work when it has a meaning
Replied to your PM as well

Very best,
Antonio

[Tim]

Antonio,
I recieved my catalogue yesterday. I am very happy with the quality and photographs. Thank you for making this possible.

Best regards,

Tim Billups

[Antonio Cejunior]

Hi Tim,

It is most kind of you to acknowledge. In fact Michael Crampton has gone the extra mile to make it possible with free-shipping.
Glad you liked it

Best regards,
Antonio

[BluErf]

Wow, I'm sure its going to be a great exhibition! Too bad I can't go to Macau to see it.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see Mr Michael 'Tinker' Pearce amongst the smiths featured. His viking sword looks great! I have the honor of owning one of his earlier creations, which I love for its clean and flowing lines, and also for its balanced feel.

[BluErf]

Any chance of seeing closeup pictures of the grain of the Chinese and Japanese swords?

[Jens Nordlunde]

Antonio, it is fantastic. Real masterpieces presented like masterpieces should be - congratulations.

Jens

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Antonio, it is fantastic. Real masterpieces presented like masterpieces should be - congratulations.

Jens

Hi Jens,

Thank you so much. Most kind of you.
I'm having to log off. Am exhausted today.

Feel free to add a comment on the Comments menu. It will be good for the decision makers in the future.

Good night

[Antonio Cejunior]

Hi BluErf,

Very nice sword

The exhibition has opened already on October 14 and will be on until January 2006.
The unofficial site is here
The catalog had space limitations and we used the same photos of the catalog but I can assure you all swords are very nice

Best,

Antonio

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Wow, I'm sure its going to be a great exhibition! Too bad I can't go to Macau to see it.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see Mr Michael 'Tinker' Pearce amongst the smiths featured. His viking sword looks great! I have the honor of owning one of his earlier creations, which I love for its clean and flowing lines, and also for its balanced feel.

I'm not really a western sword guy, but I really like Tinker's stuff. Love that long point on your sword, Kai Wee.

[BluErf]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I'm not really a western sword guy, but I really like Tinker's stuff. Love that long point on your sword, Kai Wee.

Thanks Andrew! I could not let go of the sword after I handled it. Although a long sword (About 1.1m in length, hand-and-a-half hilt), it felt 'alive' and quick. It was based on a late 15th century example. I read during that period, plate armour reached its zenith, and a slashing edge was no longer as useful as an armour-piercing point. So that's the reason for the long sharp point.

If only I could handle Tinker's viking sword in MoF... And the Chinese sword by Zhou Zhen Wu too! Hack, I'd love to get my hands on all the swords in the exhibition!

[Mark]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Thanks Andrew! I could not let go of the sword after I handled it. Although a long sword (About 1.1m in length, hand-and-a-half hilt), it felt 'alive' and quick. It was based on a late 15th century example. I read during that period, plate armour reached its zenith, and a slashing edge was no longer as useful as an armour-piercing point. So that's the reason for the long sharp point.

If only I could handle Tinker's viking sword in MoF... And the Chinese sword by Zhou Zhen Wu too! Hack, I'd love to get my hands on all the swords in the exhibition!

And the New Zealand sword ... oh, and that gladius ... and ... and ....

(Queue the music) Ohhhh .... if I were a rich man ... ya da dee dee, dee dee, dee dee, dee dee, dee dee, dee dee dum ..... if I were a biddy biddy man .....