Smith hard at work
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Smith was Link's grandfather in The Minish Cap. He created the Smith's Sword for the winner of a sword-fighting contest.
Quote from The Minish Cap's Smith figurine:
"The finest swordsmith in Hyrule. As a young man he was a great swordsman. He and King Daltus are friends and enjoyed a pleasant rivalry as youths."