A dynamic website with news and updates from manufacturers, as well as direct comments from visitors and fellow sword enthusiasts - we are expanding to provide in depth coverage of each major sword manufacturer – examining both their strengths and weaknesses as well as providing information on current issues, new products and links to further resources.

With a mission to make the production sword industry both transparent, accountable and responsive – SMG aims to assist the sword industry grow and prosper into the 21st century...

DISCLAIMER: While care is taken to present the information herein in the most factual and neutral manner possible, some bias or preferences of the editor may unintentionally creep in from time to time – though by allowing visitors to submit their own comments and observations we hope to give a broader perspective. However that said, when using this resource to select a brand, we do recommend doing your own supplementary research to get as many different angles as possible and the editor in no way wishes to suggest that the information contained here is 100% definitive.

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Production Sword Information and the Market in General Replica sword information and overview, sorted by budget, expectation and overall category. A good place to start identifying the various production sword making companies.

Albion Swords The elite of the production world, get the full scoop on Albion swords here

Angus Trim Swords Information on Angus Trim Swords, some of the most highly regarded performance cutters in the sword industry

Arms of Valor - Custom Sword Options While strictly speaking they aren't a manufacturer but rather a re-manufacturer - offering customized options on sub US$300 swords, the quality of their work is more than enough to merit inclusion.

Arms and Armor Overview of Arms and Armor, one of the oldest and most respected medieval sword makers

Cheness Swords Information and a guide to Cheness Swords at SMG

Cold Steel Swords Information and reviews on Cold steel swords

Darksword Armory Find out about Darksword Armory and their hand forged Canadian made medieval swords that have a reputation as some of the toughest blades on offer.

Deepeeka Swords Information on the budget medieval sword maker Deepeeka of India

Generation 2 Swords Get the lowdown on Generation 2 swords at Sword Manufacturers Guide

Hanwei Swords Hanwei Swords: the good, the bad and the problematic... Overview of the largest sword manufacturer

Jin-Shi Chinese Swords New Manufacturer of Chinese Swords, Jin-Shi Trading Co, is dedicated to creating Chinese swords at various price points that closely replicate the originals.

Kris Cutlery Information on Kris Cutlery, one of the old school sword makers still in production.

Masahiro Swords While information on Masahiro swords is hard to come by, we have compiled as much information as possible on this brand here.

Musashi Swords Get the full story on one of the fastest growing Japanese Katana manufacturers/re-branders, Musashi Swords

Strongblade Swords Information on Strongblade - a seller and manufacturer of low cost medieval swords

Valiant Armoury Swords Information and reviews of Valiant Armoury, on the Rising Star and 'Phoenix' of the sword industry.

Windlass Steelcrafts Swords Windlass Steelcrafts have a reputation for producing some excellent swords - and some real dogs too. Find out all about them, and how to tell the difference, here.

Hank Reinhardt Tribute This site was originally conceived and suggested by Hank Reinhardt and several leading industry manufactuers. This page was originally to be Hanks place to comment on the industry. It is now a tribute

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