i can say i've never meet a swordsmith before

but i have now!

me and Baron from Amebix (photo from mattus' phone):

he also makes jewelry and i'm going to have him make me a ring, after he makes me a sword that will probably break my bitty wrists when i try to wield it proper.

http://www.castlekeep.co.uk/products.php

i think it's safe to say that this man is living the fucking dream. his dream, at least. kudos!