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...
Sword Manufacturers Guide Blog
The Sword Manufacturers Guide Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the sword-muanufacturers-guide.com Web site. Subscribe here.
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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.
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Albion Swords
The elite of the production world, get the full scoop on Albion swords here
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Angus Trim Swords
Information on Angus Trim Swords, some of the most highly regarded performance cutters in the sword industry
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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.
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Arms and Armor
Overview of Arms and Armor, one of the oldest and most respected medieval sword makers
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Cheness Swords
Information and a guide to Cheness Swords at SMG
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Cold Steel Swords
Information and reviews on Cold steel swords
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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.
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Deepeeka Swords
Information on the budget medieval sword maker Deepeeka of India
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Generation 2 Swords
Get the lowdown on Generation 2 swords at Sword Manufacturers Guide
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Hanwei Swords
Hanwei Swords: the good, the bad and the problematic... Overview of the largest sword manufacturer
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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.
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Kris Cutlery
Information on Kris Cutlery, one of the old school sword makers still in production.
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Masahiro Swords
While information on Masahiro swords is hard to come by, we have compiled as much information as possible on this brand here.
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Musashi Swords
Get the full story on one of the fastest growing Japanese Katana manufacturers/re-branders, Musashi Swords
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Strongblade Swords
Information on Strongblade - a seller and manufacturer of low cost medieval swords
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Valiant Armoury Swords
Information and reviews of Valiant Armoury, on the Rising Star and 'Phoenix' of the sword industry.
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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.
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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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The SMG Soapbox
Got a story, wish list, warning, gripe or other info you want to share with the sword buying community? If so, here is your chance to give your $0.02
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Sword Buyers Digest
Sign up for SBG's online magazine, now also taking subscriptions at SMG
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About SMG
What SMG is about, how it got started and who is behind it.
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Production Sword Makers information sheets
Comprehensive list of all major sword makers with links to news, general info, common issues, visitor experiences, reviews and much more.
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