Thanks,gentlemen,for the feedback that you've provided so far.
Right now,based on what Gentleman of Fortune has mentioned,I'm looking for something that he would have described as "theatrical," at the very least.By that,I mean something that would stand up to "blade on blade "contact.
Further,I'd really like to get something that would be good for long term wear.
I wrote to the guy at Old Dominion Forge,and was informed that there would be a waiting list of at least 2 years.
I'm investigaating the chaps at Reliks.com,with their brass pirate cutlass.They state that it's "battle ready"and the steel has a high carbon content.
I'd appreciate further feedback in this area.