youve all been pretty helpful, and no, deadeye, it wasnt for halloween, just for costume. i ended up with one of those cheap kid swords for halloween, just for a temporary so i would look like a pirate, but that just isnt a good one, particularly the white blade with the little round knob on the end.
and its not really that i think my brothers will steal it and stab each other. the youngest is ten, and knows better. i just dont want to hurt myself if i do stage combat, and it'll make my parents happier if it isnt sharp.
someone pointed out to me yesterday that i could just buy any sword i wanted and take it to the knife store near me and get it dulled. cant believe i didnt think of that, i pass that place every day.