We never have to worry that Sword Co. submittals will be incorrect, that deliveries will have missing parts, and that communication will be difficult. Their knowledge of hardware is a benefit because it enables them to recognize immediately when a specified product won’t fit with the intended application and provide alternate solutions when an Owner desires something different from what the architect specified. Above all, their customer service is quick to respond when our schedule shifts or if a problem arises. Their guidance and expertise help us keep projects on track and just as the owner envisioned.

Sword Company makes my job as an architect more efficient and gives me peace of mind that my clients will walk into a building that meets their expectations. I’m able to give them my floorplans and know they will mine every available piece of hardware across any manufacturer to create a door-hardware schedule I can trust. Unlike many suppliers, they aren’t boxed in by one manufacturer. That kind of flexibility is invaluable.

As an architect, I have to know enough about every piece of the building we are designing and detailing to make sure it is correct. However, I’ve learned that I’m not an expert in every piece of hardware and what’s required for door conditions. For the last 30 years, Sword has been that expert. They partner with us early in the design process and walk through the project – understanding the Owner’s desires and then putting together a budget to include every necessary pull, lockset, hinge, closer, and every piece of hardware.