Pakistan's Premier
Blade Industry Association
The Hunting & Sporting Knives, Swords & Accessories Association of Pakistan — uniting manufacturers, exporters, and craftsmen of Wazirabad to promote quality, innovation, and global recognition of Pakistan's blade making heritage.
About HSKSAAP
The Hunting & Sporting Knives, Swords & Accessories Association of Pakistan (HSKSAAP) is the premier representative body of Pakistan's blade manufacturing and export industry, headquartered in Wazirabad, Punjab — historically known as the City of Blades.
Established in 2025, HSKSAAP was founded with a clear mission: to give Pakistan's blade manufacturing industry a unified, powerful voice on both national and international platforms. The association unites manufacturers, exporters, skilled craftsmen, and trade partners under one platform to promote quality standards, facilitate international trade, and advocate for the industry's interests.
HSKSAAP is registered with the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan and affiliated with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). The association represents over 250 member companies across Wazirabad and surrounding regions, exporting products to more than 30 countries worldwide.
Our Mission & Vision
To represent, protect, and promote the interests of Pakistan's hunting knives, swords, and accessories industry by providing members with world-class services, advocacy, and international trade facilitation.
To make Pakistan's blade manufacturing industry — particularly Wazirabad — globally recognized as the premier source of world-class handcrafted knives, swords, and accessories.
What We Stand For
- Represent member interests before the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce, FPCCI, TDAP, and international trade bodies
- Facilitate member participation in leading international trade exhibitions including ADIHEX, SHOT Show, IWA Nuremberg, and S-hail Qatar
- Issue official visa recommendation letters and document attestation for member companies and their representatives
- Operate Pakistan's first blade industry online member and certificate verification system
- Promote and enforce quality standards across Pakistan's blade manufacturing sector
- Help members access TDAP export support, SBP financing schemes, and government export incentives
- Promote Wazirabad as the global hub for handcrafted blade manufacturing
- Provide trade dispute mediation services for members in domestic and international disputes
- Facilitate B2B connections between Pakistani manufacturers and international buyers
- Organize training, workshops, and industry development programs in collaboration with SMEDA and TEVTA
Wazirabad — The City of Blades
Wazirabad, located in Gujranwala District, Punjab, has been synonymous with fine blade craftsmanship for over 150 years. The city is home to thousands of manufacturing units producing a wide range of bladed products including hunting knives, Damascus steel knives, swords, daggers, kukri knives, axes, kitchen knives, and accessories.
Pakistani blade manufacturers — particularly from Wazirabad — are internationally recognized for the quality and craftsmanship of Damascus steel products, which are in high demand across the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Pakistan's blade industry exports products worth tens of millions of US dollars annually to over 30 countries worldwide.
Executive Body
HSKSAAP is led by an elected executive body representing the diverse membership of the association. The current executive body was elected for the term 2025–2027.
Our Affiliations
HSKSAAP is officially registered and affiliated with the following government bodies and trade organizations of Pakistan:
Ministry of Commerce
Government of Pakistan — Official Registration
FPCCI
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
TDAP
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan
SMEDA
Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority
TEVTA
Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority — Punjab