Interesting blade industry

Emanuel · 9th April 2006, 05:34 PM

Very interesting. I'm wondering what the results would be if a government body or friendly organization were to invest in the area to promote traditionally forged blades. The whole thing could be organized in a cultural context, producing good swords, becoming a subject of national/regional pride that would further promote tourism. How much more intersting it would be to take a tour of the countryside and watch smiths do traditional work, than going to the local bazaar/stand and buying a cheap steel trinket that says absolutely nothing about the country one visits.
Good quality niche markets instead of cheap mass-production...
Regards,
Manolo

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9th April 2006, 05:34 PM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Very interesting. I'm wondering what the results would be if a government body or friendly organization were to invest in the area to promote traditionally forged blades. The whole thing could be organized in a cultural context, producing good swords, becoming a subject of national/regional pride that would further promote tourism. How much more intersting it would be to take a tour of the countryside and watch smiths do traditional work, than going to the local bazaar/stand and buying a cheap steel trinket that says absolutely nothing about the country one visits. Good quality niche markets instead of cheap mass-production... Regards, Manolo