I bought an Elijah Webb #1200 aluminum vise last year. It was $200. I have been using it to splice 7X7 5/16" wire rope. It works fine and most importantly it got me started for a reasonable price. I have modified it a little as I have learned more about wire splicing. It is not a big bronze vise but it seems to do the job.
Here is the web site:
http://www.elishawebb.com/SplicingVise.htm
Or you can see some pictures at my website:
http://www.farreachvoyages.com/proje...ngrigging.html
Good luck.