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<blockquote data-quote="ladyofdragons" data-source="post: 516981" data-attributes="member: 5718">a couple suggestions, just from the wife of someone who does live steel swordfighting and stage combat:If you're looking to USE the sword, make SURE it has a 'full tang' (the extension of the blade within the hilt of the sword).&nbsp; if the tang breaks off after an inch or so and has a soldered screw attachment, or is cut back in width to less than 1/2&quot; for most or all of its length (known as a 'rat-tail' tang) then I suggest you look at another sword.&nbsp; the thicker and longer and unsoldered the tang, the more hits your sword will withstand, even if you're not hitting hard.I agree to check out swordforum.com, they have excellently built useable blades, but you can search google for 'battle ready sword' to see others.&nbsp; expect to pay at least $200 retail for a useable blade.&nbsp; if you're paying less than that, you may be getting a good deal, but most likely the sword isn't battle-ready.&nbsp; You might want to do some shopping at an SCA or Renfaire so you can see for yourself if the difference in quality of different manufacturers.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ladyofdragons, post: 516981, member: 5718"] a couple suggestions, just from the wife of someone who does live steel swordfighting and stage combat: If you're looking to USE the sword, make SURE it has a 'full tang' (the extension of the blade within the hilt of the sword). if the tang breaks off after an inch or so and has a soldered screw attachment, or is cut back in width to less than 1/2" for most or all of its length (known as a 'rat-tail' tang) then I suggest you look at another sword. the thicker and longer and unsoldered the tang, the more hits your sword will withstand, even if you're not hitting hard. I agree to check out swordforum.com, they have excellently built useable blades, but you can search google for 'battle ready sword' to see others. expect to pay at least $200 retail for a useable blade. if you're paying less than that, you may be getting a good deal, but most likely the sword isn't battle-ready. You might want to do some shopping at an SCA or Renfaire so you can see for yourself if the difference in quality of different manufacturers. [/QUOTE]

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