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Old 24th November 2023, 09:21 PM   #32
Radboud
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Originally Posted by urbanspaceman View Post
In regard to Thomas Gill and sons: where did they learn to forge fine quality blades?
Thomas Gill's father was a maker of fine tools and files, Thomas continued that business before branching out to sword making. He was also quite an innovator so there is a fair chance he was partially self-taught since he would have an excellent understanding of the base metal working skills.
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