Puffer and Woodsheal:

Thanks so much for the referral of Armour Class. Their basket hilts are simply lovely.

As a general matter, for those looking to purchase "off the rack" (so to speak) blades, I have had excellent luck purchasing from Kult of Athena. They offer a price matching guarantee, and their prices on Cold Steel swords are steeply discounted compared with direct purchases from Cold Steel. From my own experience, and that of SBG Forum members, they seem to be a reliable vendor.