Motaz al Mazari's family has been making swords for around 200 years. All photos: Reuters
Motaz al Mazari's family has been making swords for around 200 years. All photos: Reuters
Motaz has added a special twist to his forefathers' methods, using spare car parts as the base for his swords.
Motaz has added a special twist to his forefathers' methods, using spare car parts as the base for his swords.
Jordanian sword manufacturer, Motaz Al Mazari, works inside his workshop in Irbid, Jordan April 24, 2022. Picture taken April 24, 2022. REUTERS / Jehad Shelbak
Jordanian sword manufacturer, Motaz Al Mazari, works inside his workshop in Irbid, Jordan April 24, 2022. Picture taken April 24, 2022. REUTERS / Jehad Shelbak
Demand for swords is modest, making it difficult to maintain it as a profession.
Demand for swords is modest, making it difficult to maintain it as a profession.
Each sword takes around one to two weeks to manufacture and is expensive to produce.
Each sword takes around one to two weeks to manufacture and is expensive to produce.
The financial returns are often insufficient to cover the time and effort spent.
The financial returns are often insufficient to cover the time and effort spent.

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A look inside a Jordanian swordsmith's workshop

The craft is a popular hobby, but it is widely considered to be unsustainable as a profession

The National

May 12, 2022

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