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bladesmithing

noun

The work of a bladesmith: the making of knives and swords, especially smithery at the forge and the grinder.

“Near-synonyms: knifemaking, swordmaking”

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knifemaking swordmaking

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nounbladesmithing (uncountable)

uncountableThe work of a bladesmith: the making of knives and swords, especially smithery at the forge and the grinder.
Near-synonyms: knifemaking, swordmaking
1 more example
Diamond took an interest in bladesmithing in high school because it allowed him to use his hands to make a physical product.
2025 April 29, Grace Call, “Where Art Meets Alloy”, in UC Davis College of Engineering
Synonyms: knifemaking, swordmaking

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe work of a bladesmith: the making of knives and swords, especially smithery at the forge and the grinder.

Similar

knifemaking swordmaking

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Origin

From blade + smithing.

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APA

bladesmithing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bladesmithing

MLA

“bladesmithing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bladesmithing. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bladesmithing,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bladesmithing.

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