Swordsmithing
The forging of swords.
| Status | Currently viable |
| Historic area of significance | |
| Area currently practised | |
| Origin in the UK | |
| Current no. of professionals (main income) | 6-10 individual makers; 11-20 makers at Pooley Sword Ltd; unknown number of makers at other companies |
| Current no. of professionals (sideline to main income) |
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| Current no. of trainees | 3 apprentices at Pooley Sword Ltd |
| Current total no. serious amateur makers |
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| Current total no. of leisure makers |
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| Minimum no. of craftspeople required |
History
Techniques
Local forms
Sub-crafts
Issues affecting the viability of the craft
- One of the main issues is the legislation around the sale and ownership of swords.
Support organisations
Craftspeople currently known
Individuals:
- Paul Binns
- Rob Miller, Castle Keep Swords
- Rod Hughes
- Jake Powning
Businesses:
In August 2005, the very distinguished sword makers Wilkinson Sword, who had been established for over two hundred years, ceased trading as sword makers.
Other information
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