bodkinmaker
A bodkinmaker was a craftsman who specialized in the creation of bodkins. Bodkins were small, pointed tools that served a variety of purposes throughout history. Typically made of metal, such as iron or bronze, they could be quite sharp and were often used for piercing holes in leather, cloth, or other materials. This made them useful for tasks like sewing, shoemaking, and other forms of craft.
Beyond their practical applications in crafting, bodkins also found use as weapons. Their small size and sharp
The trade of a bodkinmaker would have been part of the broader guild system in many historical