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Custom carp cutlery (102 posts / 9,899 views)
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #1 11 Apr 2021 13:19
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Hope this is allowed! If not then I apologise and delete

Started doing custom engraved cutlery for myself and then a few mates and have since had others contact me asking to do them some. So thought I'd put it up on here incase anyone would be interested.

Some examples of what Iv done. Unfortunately pics don't do them justice as look sooo much better in person. If anyone on FB then all what I have done Is on there (vc carpy art)






wandle1 wandle1
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Post #2 11 Apr 2021 13:51
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Fantastic skill..well done...

Do you reckon you could engrave a carp and a perch on a Mitchell 3.0.0 and 300 egg shapers version 5 and 6..?
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #3 11 Apr 2021 14:19
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Cheers mate, I don't know if your being serious or not haha
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #4 11 Apr 2021 14:25
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I'm 100% serious mate..

Do you think you could engrave Morakniv carbon blades,..Good skill you have there..
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #5 11 Apr 2021 14:47
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The Mitchel shouldn't be an issue as they are black so it's only a dremmel type tool which essentially it's scratching away away the coating. My only issue especially if your using it, it may end up bubbling the paint or chipping away.

Had a look at the knives, depending how hard they are and also if it's all silver it may not stand out too much if that Makes sense

The cutlery is ideal as it's when you engrave it it's silver underneath so it stands out and also really hardy and would take some battering to chip.
bondykk
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Post #6 11 Apr 2021 16:17
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They look good...as you haven't stated are you doing these f.o.c or advertising them to charge people??

I'll have a set if there F.O.C I'll send you the cutlery 👍🏻
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #7 11 Apr 2021 16:20
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There foc but pnp is £40
mal mal
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Post #8 11 Apr 2021 16:54
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They're really very good mate. I half expected to be looking at a thread with some Korda Realtree tat...

Very pleasant surprise
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #9 11 Apr 2021 17:01
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Lol, cheers il take that
Innocenti Innocenti
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Post #10 11 Apr 2021 18:46
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Very talented mate,superb looking set.That knife..
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #11 11 Apr 2021 18:57
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Thanks very much mate. The pics don't do them justice, but everyone that's had a set has said the same thing. Thinking of other things to do now, I think an engraved pint glass would look cool in a man cave
scozza
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Post #12 11 Apr 2021 19:36
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Look smart those mate, remeber your drawings, very creative

vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #13 11 Apr 2021 20:03
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Cheers mate, drawing were ok these are way better
scozza
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Post #14 11 Apr 2021 20:35
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Out of interest, what have you used Vinny, just a hand held engraver?
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #15 11 Apr 2021 20:50
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Yes mate, exactly that. I did some spoons before but didn't realise you could buy black cutlery. Soooo much better not only for durability of items but can almost shade out
scozza
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Post #16 11 Apr 2021 21:14
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Seriously, incredible those mate. I once had a go at engraving, I was rubbish
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #17 11 Apr 2021 21:59
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Cheers mate, like I always say, I'm better then some but worse then others. Saw this bloke doing kettles on fb, was bloody incredible!
Bristolsaint40 Bristolsaint40
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Post #18 12 Apr 2021 09:06
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Kettles
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #19 12 Apr 2021 18:30
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Issue with doing kettles is either me buying and then it works out like £60-70, or you post yours to me, but once postage and labour is paid it works out expensive. Also with the fox kettles (for example) as they are silver it's hard to get tonal difference.

If you have fb, check out ‘tc portraits' very very good
tazi tazi
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Post #20 13 Apr 2021 07:15
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Very smart, very talented.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #21 13 Apr 2021 11:04
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Thank you very much kind sir
tazi tazi
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Post #22 13 Apr 2021 11:07
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Dekay Dekay
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Post #23 13 Apr 2021 16:22
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Fantastic work mate. I was just saying to the mrs we need to get some new cutlery, What would we be looking at for a 72 piece set ?
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #24 13 Apr 2021 17:32
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Hope your a doctor or lawyer lol
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #25 14 Apr 2021 12:32
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I asked on facey about a spoon posted and it was the postage that put me off mate tbh,would postage in a small padded jiffy bag not be an option as it wouldn't £5 and still signed for.
I understand what you said about a few people chipping in and sharing the postage.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #26 14 Apr 2021 15:47
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Il look into it, but 2nd signed for cheapest is 2.60 for letter and £4 for small package, plus bag. So will only be £1-£2 cheaper max. Once youv then spend £2 on a spoon and pnp I'm making £8 for just under an hours work
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #27 14 Apr 2021 16:08
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understand mate,its not a criticism but I havent got anyone to split the p n p with......ive sent you a pm on your Facebook page
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #28 14 Apr 2021 17:49
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wandle1 wandle1
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Post #29 17 Apr 2021 21:15
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A big thank you to Vinnie for the fantastic spoon for my son..

The pictures don't do the skill involved justice..they are truly fantastic,the only way to appreciate it,is to get one made for yourself.

Brilliant,thanks again Vinnie.

Proper job !!

vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #30 18 Apr 2021 10:00
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Thanks for the kind words mate and most importantly happy your son likes it
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #31 21 Apr 2021 18:04
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ordered a spoon and it turned up today,absolute quality,almost too good to use...top service and outstanding quality
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #32 21 Apr 2021 18:34
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Thanks very much mate, much appreciated
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #33 21 Apr 2021 19:20
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Did you have a Speero logo
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #34 21 Apr 2021 19:38
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haha how did you know
Dicky Dicky
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Post #35 1 Jul 2021 10:28
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I'd just like to say a massive thank you to Vinnie, for the amazing Sea fishing theme cutlery set I had engraved by him for my dads birthday. The quality and detail in his work is incredible. I'll definitely be ordering myself a set soon mate.

Thanks again mate
KenTownley KenTownley
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Post #36 1 Jul 2021 14:56
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They really are much more that just cutlery, they are things of beauty!
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #37 1 Jul 2021 15:26
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Thanks very much guys, very much appreciated
Bren987 Bren987
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Post #38 1 Jul 2021 18:01
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Do you have a website vinny? Or how can you order?
Don't use face ache
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #39 1 Jul 2021 19:51
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Don't have a website mate, as it's only a little thing I do on the side. Il send you a pm mate
KenTownley KenTownley
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Post #40 2 Jul 2021 17:21
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A few no very good pix. Still, you should get the general idea. Good work, Vinnie!





tazi tazi
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Post #41 2 Jul 2021 18:26
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Splendid work that he does.

Fish soup for tea tonight...,
oldblueboy
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Post #42 3 Jul 2021 13:38
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hi mate
would it be possible to send me a pm please with the cost and details,
i'm intrested in getting some for my grankids
cheers
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #43 3 Jul 2021 14:26
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Hello mate, sent you a message. Forgot to add, they look much much better in person, I find it so hard taking pics of them as the curvature and light distorts and reflects how they look
duggs
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Post #44 3 Jul 2021 15:07
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Is it just carp or do you do other coarse fish?
I quite fancy a carp/roach/perch and pike set
A front view of the pikes evil eyes on the knife would look the nuts!
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #45 3 Jul 2021 15:24
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Anything tbh, as long as I can physically do it, here's some recent different ones. Tbh the silver bream/perch/crucian is prob my fav, pics just don't do them justice

Golf (obvs)



Mullet/sea bream/bass/plaice




Silver bream/carp/perch/crucian


vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #46 3 Jul 2021 15:40
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Thought I put prices up but realised I didn't.

Set of 4 (knife, fork, big spoon, small spoon) £40

T spoon £14

Both include signed for pnp. T spoon is dearer as they are more expensive to buy.

Some may feel they are expensive but they are hand engraved and one of a kind. Can do whatever you want as long as I can physically engrave it bare in mind it's only my hand not a machine
Dicky Dicky
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Post #47 3 Jul 2021 16:00
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They look great in photo. But in person it's a totally different level, absolutely incredible art work.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #48 3 Jul 2021 16:03
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Cheers mate
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #49 3 Jul 2021 16:13
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The golf ones look mega,I like how they have got a scene on the handle and something else on the head.Brilliant work,very talented
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #50 3 Jul 2021 16:53
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Cheers mate, something different. I was going to do a hunting set for someone which I think would look amazing but he never came back to me. I could literally do loads and loads but best to do ‘to order' otherwise I'd have loads lying around
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #51 3 Jul 2021 17:07
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I'm sure you would sell them easily
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #52 3 Jul 2021 17:21
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You'd be surprised, amount of ppl enquiring to when hearing the price to buying is about 15:1. I think if I displayed them and ppl actually saw them, then most ppl interested would buy. Pics just don't do them justice and £40 isn't cheap but once youv paid for the cutlery then pnp it leaves around £30 profit. You can get Carplife or Rm ones but they are a generic computer produced item for below £20 (have not got a thing on mine imho) but it's cheaper.

It's mad, some ppl on hearing the price don't batter and eye or say it's too cheap others think it's too expensive but then go spend £100 on a mass produced item with fox ect on it and think nothing of it. All relative i guess
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #53 3 Jul 2021 17:30
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I dont think people take into account all of them factors plus your time.I would think if you told them how much you make and how long it takes to do them,would they work for that an hour.Their attitude might change or you will still get them that say its not your job though its a hobby so should be cheaper
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #54 3 Jul 2021 17:32
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Yeah you know that! When anything has ‘bespoke''hand made' or ‘artisan' it's always going to be more then mass produced stuff
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #55 3 Jul 2021 17:35
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Always going get tyre kickers and knockers,let them get on with it.The feedback on here says it all
Leeroyjenkins Leeroyjenkins
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Post #56 3 Jul 2021 17:35
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Have you tried etsy? Id bet you have a HUGE market for wifes, daughter and sons that know dad loves fishing but no idea what to buy him.

Hip flasks too.
duggs
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Post #57 3 Jul 2021 17:40
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That's the trouble with advertising, so much time wasting. One of my clients put my number on a Pinterest type forum, I thought I'd have to change my number with all the nonsense calls for crap people could have bought from ikea, or wanted free cos they've got 200000 followers on insta
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #58 3 Jul 2021 17:46
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Cheers fella.

I was going to do Etsy, they don't take too much, think it's about 5% but max 10 so not too bad. The only thing that has stopped me so far is I wouldn't be able To do it custom (fish) but writing wouldn't be an issue) as it would be a nightmare having loads of diff pics ect to try and do then go back and forth to make sure it's how they wanted them. So it would literally be a set of carp and what you get is what you get type thing, they'd all be different but based on the same layout)

Don't think that would be too bad as tbf most wife's, kids ect prob wouldn't know that ‘ole c scale and Popeye' is dad's favourite fish TO put on them.

Other thing is, I don't want to bang loads out to not then sell, or other way suddenly get loads of orders and be non stop in my evening/weekends.

Basically I can't win lol. But I do agree as my bro always struggled to get me xmas fishing gifts and he said same thing, I might put it on there and get a feel for it
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #59 3 Jul 2021 17:53
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vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #60 11 Jul 2021 09:52
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Sets for ‘oldboyblue'



vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #61 11 Jul 2021 09:53
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And for keebs


vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #62 11 Jul 2021 09:54
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jeffire jeffire
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Post #63 11 Jul 2021 10:07
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Its the same with rod building mate, people want stuff for nothing , enquiries to actual sales are pretty dire, I get bollocked off blank suppliers if i sell rods too cheap and whinged at off clients when i tell them the price even though i reckon i am cheaper than 90% of builders.Your work is quality mate keep at it.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #64 11 Jul 2021 10:14
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I bet mate!!! Cheers for kind words very much appreciated
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #65 11 Jul 2021 11:06
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I'm thinking I need a spoon with a fully scaled on it for my morning porridge.Im not sure how much longer I can resist
oldblueboy
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Post #66 11 Jul 2021 11:52
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We really can't wait for them mate 👍👏👏👏
The grandkids will love them👌👍
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #67 11 Jul 2021 13:18
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You know you want to
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #68 11 Jul 2021 13:50
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They are so much better in person, can't wait to hear what they think of them
tazi tazi
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Post #69 11 Jul 2021 22:45
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Are they fishwasher safe mate?.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #70 12 Jul 2021 08:52
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Il have to have a look, I'm positive the knives/forks ect set are not sure about the individual spoons (different company) I'm sure they are but I'd always clean with warm soapy water and sponge not scouring pad as that may leave surface scratches
tazi tazi
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Post #71 12 Jul 2021 08:53
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Cheers buddy.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #72 12 Jul 2021 09:55
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No worries mate. I personally wouldn't put them in there and just be mindful they are coated so can chip or scratch. They say they are anti rust so I left a set in water for day when I first done a set and was fine
tazi tazi
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Post #73 12 Jul 2021 10:04
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Me neither mate, doubt I'd put them in either. Fantastic detailed work mate.
oldblueboy
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Post #74 17 Jul 2021 14:44
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recived the two sets i ordered this week,
trust me when i say the photos don't do them justice
they really are a pice of art, love em
the artwork on them really is something
i got a duck set and the carp, and well worth the momey
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #75 17 Jul 2021 18:28
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Thanks very much mate, very very much appreciated
Gregc1980
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Post #76 24 Jul 2021 13:25
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Just got a teaspoon done off vinniecole and I'm really impressed with what I got the detail that has gone into it is spot on can't stop looking at it its that good I don't want to use it haha will be getting a full set orded in the future buy with confidence thanks mate if I knew how to post a pic I would the look miles better in the flesh than on photo 👍👍👍👍
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #77 24 Jul 2021 13:35
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Thank you very very much mate, means a lot to hear your happy
Gregc1980
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Post #78 24 Jul 2021 13:36
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No bother mate
Gregc1980
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Post #79 24 Jul 2021 14:03
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KenTownley KenTownley
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Post #80 24 Jul 2021 15:59
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It is very hard to do this cutlery set justice with photographs. Despite being dark it is hard to get the exposure right and using flash is out of the question as far as I am concerned. Very frustrating. As for using them...USING THEM They are far too nice to actually use!
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #81 24 Jul 2021 16:35
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Yeah Iv found you have to have the right light, the reflections are so annoying!! The only good thing is everyone that's received a set or spoons have been really impressed which is the main thing. This latest set, first time attempting it looked really good, once again much much better in person
Gregc1980
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Post #82 24 Jul 2021 16:36
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Totaly agree Ken about using them far to nice
Gregc1980
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Post #83 24 Jul 2021 16:37
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Are they the ones you sent me a pic of the other day with the dear on
vinniecole vinniecole
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duggs
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Post #85 24 Jul 2021 19:14
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Really happy with mine
Will do pics tomorrow.
My boy seems to have claimed them now, might need a couple more sets

Vin, the tea spoon you do on its own, is it smaller than the one with the set?
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #86 24 Jul 2021 19:22
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Kids hey!! Who'd have them lol. Yeah it's slightly smaller I think the one in the set is classed as a coffee spoon and other is a t spoon
duggs
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Post #87 24 Jul 2021 21:15
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I wouldn't fancy 2 sugars with that spoon
I'll be in touch with another order at some point soon
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #88 24 Jul 2021 21:19
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Hahaha cheers fella
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #89 18 Aug 2021 17:10
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Vin...

Once again ,fantastic skill and attention to detail..

My friend is going to be very pleased with it..

Many thanks...👍👍👍👍
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #90 19 Aug 2021 13:39
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Brilliant and thank you once again mate
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
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Post #91 16 Sep 2021 10:53
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50 th years old today and received a wonderful present 🎁 in the shape of a set of engraved cutlery .
Vinnie you are a craftsman , your attention to detail is superb .
Thanks
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #92 17 Sep 2021 14:54
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My pleasure and thank you very much for the kind words, it means a lot
fishie fishie
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Post #93 5 Oct 2021 10:07
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I have just received 3 sets of cutlery from Vinnie, 2 sets mirror carp and a set of jack Russell's (the dog not cricketer) and would like to leave a review. Reviews are supposed to be **** sandwiches but there is nothing **** to write about.

A thoroughly nice person to deal with constant updates and customer care. The work he does is top rate and on time. The dogs were and 1 set of fish were for our picnic box and the Mrs said it was one of the nicest presents she has ever received She's not easy to please and definitely not a cheap date

Overall a great person to deal with, excellent work and excellent communication Buy with confidence
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #94 5 Oct 2021 11:28
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Thank you very much mate for the Nice words and glad you and your mrs likes them which is the main thing
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #95 31 Oct 2021 09:33
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It's nearly (well not quite) Xmas! Get him/her or even treat yourself to a totally one of a kind cutlery hand engraved set to use or for his/your man cave. These are so much better in person and i can almost guarantee you will be impressed with them. Some latest sets Iv done

4 pc set £40 incl signed for pnp
T spoon £14 incl signed for pnp

These can be generic or based on actual carp you want on them
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vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #97 2 Nov 2022 09:18
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Hope it's ok to bump this up. With Xmas fast approaching treat yourself or give a family member a nudge for a set of hand engraved cutlery.

Either a tea spoon
4 pc set with or without a sleeve.

These are not cheap mass engraved items but all individually done.

See my fb page ‘Vc carpy art'
Or Instagram ‘Rudevin20'

For all examples and peoples reviews. Can pretty much guarantee 99.99% will be amazed how good they are. IF you want a cheap set go to the range
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #98 2 Nov 2022 09:39
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Yes Vinnies work/skill is outstanding..

All the presents I've given family, friends have been so pleased..

Think I might treat myself,actually Vin,if you read this ,gen up on the flag of St Piran,I'll be in touch 'drekkly'..
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #99 2 Nov 2022 09:44
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Cheers mate, much appreciated and will do
snapper1 snapper1
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Post #100 2 Nov 2022 17:23
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Thay are amazing, very unique,
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #101 2 Nov 2022 19:00
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Cheers mate, very much appreciated
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #102 7 Nov 2023 22:30
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It's coming to that time of year again, where you don't need any new shiny rods, latest £100000 bivvy or crappy disgorger/scales/measuring tape multi utensil! Now what you DO need is a set of personalised custom hand engraved cutlery by moi there not cheap for a set of cutlery but imho there is nothing on the market that even remotely compares to them and Iv only had 100% positive feedback/reviews. Check my page out on facebook

Vc carpy art

Or insta

Rudevin20

For all my latest work. Or look on Etsy for all my reviews (don't buy via there as they are more expensive to cover Etsy's fees)

Vccarpyartcutlery

Prices are, all incl 2nd signed for -

T spoon £14
4 pc £40
4 pc with sleeve £50

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