"We make most of Swords only in small quantities, from as little as five to a hundred for more common patterns. When you own a Crisp and Sons Sword, you possess something of rare value. We keep a record in our archives of the serial number of every single sword bearing the Crisp and Sons name. Besides being useful for practical purposes such as maintenance and refurbishment, it is a demonstration of our continuing interest in each sword and a reminder of how individual each sword is, both to its owner and to us. We celebrate the notion that man is capable of creating art through the manufacture of swords. Rarity is the essence of a piece of art."