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Wouldn't smithing require the use of a forge or something else (which I feel we wouldn't find on a sinking ship, along with time)? I feel the lockpicking skill would be more handy for building a makeshift lockpick/skeleton key.

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I also figure smithing can also qualify for crudely working materials together into something usable. 

Mainly, I just want people who picked Smithing as a skill to feel like they have versatility rather than "Oh I can't do diddly tits until I find a forge".