Pooley Swords

In August 2005, the very distinguished sword makers Wilkinson Sword, who had been established for over two hundred years, ceased trading as sword makers.  Robert Pooley, who had been commissioning swords from Wilkinsons for over forty years, purchased from Wilkinsons their drawings, product records, spares and much of their tooling, including both heavy and light machinery.  A Ryder Mechanical Hammer, which was made at the end of the 1800’s, was also amongst the machinery purchased.

Pooley Sword was formed in November 2005 and the heavy machinery was despatched to India for the forging of blades.  India was, for hundreds of years, renowned throughout the world as the finest of sword makers.  Indeed, Wellington’s famous, “Mameluke Sword” was made in India and to this day this type of sword is a regulation pattern for all General Officers.

All Pooley Swords are forged from carbon steel and tested to the highest standards in the traditional way as laid down by Henry Wilkinson.  The finished sword is finally etched and finished in England to the same fine standards expected by the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces.  Pooley Sword is now established as the leading supplier of swords to the British Armed Forces and the MOD as well as many Commonwealth and Overseas Defence Forces.

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