berserkermp
by Chris Mazor
(Verona, KY, USA)
I got my first real sword from a company called Legacy Forge www.legacyforge.net their web site is terrible but I did not buy it off line, I got it from their booth at my local renaissance fair.
I got the broadsword, and its a very sturdy blade. They sell their swords dull only, because they are meant to be used for stage dueling. They are worth a check also because they are willing to talk to you and make a custom sword for you.
All their swords also have a lifetime warranty, as long as you don't do anything stupid to them.