User blog comment:D2r/Unanswered Questions of Redwall/@comment-1669318-20100908194035

2. The Redwallers mostly use improvised weapons, poles, rakes, etc. And in Rakkety Tam it mentions a small forge in the cellars Searats have alot of stolen weapons, most vermin robbers have either really old weapons, like Burgogg, or makeshift weapons like the rat from High Rhulain. Semi-permanent settlements and fortresses like Bowfleg's camp and Koitir might also have small forges. Anyway, spears, bows, arrows, and slings are simple to make. Cluny had his horde gather iron spike railings from Saint Ninian's Church.

5. All permanent settlements are self sufficient.

6. Who says they trade?