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There are several suppliers that I've found of stage-ready swords at a wide range of prices (sort of expensive to "we will never have that kind of money" expensive).  Do you have a favorite source for swords that can stand up to classroom life (I teach a combat unit, currently with 1/2 inch dowels standing in for rapiers) and fit a variety of time periods for production?  How much did you pay?

Peace,

We used trainers (recommended by our fight director) from Cold Steel for our production of "She Kills Monsters" (highly recommend the play):

http://www.coldsteel.com/products/training-knives.html

There are several suppliers that I've found of stage-ready swords at a wide range of prices (sort of expensive to "we will never have that kind of money" expensive).  Do you have a favorite source for swords that can stand up to classroom life (I teach a combat unit, currently with 1/2 inch dowels standing in for rapiers) and fit a variety of time periods for production?  How much did you pay?

Peace,

I rent mine from Preferred Arms.  They are about 10-20/week, depending on what you need, and they will do discounts.  Those of course are for productions.  I use wooden swords for rehearsals and classwork--I can't remember where I purchased them from, but they were about $10 and lasted pretty well.

We used trainers (recommended by our fight director) from Cold Steel for our production of "She Kills Monsters" (highly recommend the play):

http://www.coldsteel.com/products/training-knives.html

There are several suppliers that I've found of stage-ready swords at a wide range of prices (sort of expensive to "we will never have that kind of money" expensive).  Do you have a favorite source for swords that can stand up to classroom life (I teach a combat unit, currently with 1/2 inch dowels standing in for rapiers) and fit a variety of time periods for production?  How much did you pay?

Peace,

We used Rogue Steel in Illinois. Neil Massey, the owner, is an amazing guy and his weapons are great. If you're looking to purchase swords, their Single Swords are a great quality and only about $80 each.

www.roguesteel.com

I rent mine from Preferred Arms.  They are about 10-20/week, depending on what you need, and they will do discounts.  Those of course are for productions.  I use wooden swords for rehearsals and classwork--I can't remember where I purchased them from, but they were about $10 and lasted pretty well.

We used trainers (recommended by our fight director) from Cold Steel for our production of "She Kills Monsters" (highly recommend the play):

http://www.coldsteel.com/products/training-knives.html

There are several suppliers that I've found of stage-ready swords at a wide range of prices (sort of expensive to "we will never have that kind of money" expensive).  Do you have a favorite source for swords that can stand up to classroom life (I teach a combat unit, currently with 1/2 inch dowels standing in for rapiers) and fit a variety of time periods for production?  How much did you pay?

Peace,

There are several suppliers that I've found of stage-ready swords at a wide range of prices (sort of expensive to "we will never have that kind of money" expensive).  Do you have a favorite source for swords that can stand up to classroom life (I teach a combat unit, currently with 1/2 inch dowels standing in for rapiers) and fit a variety of time periods for production?  How much did you pay?

Peace,

I've been renting and purchasing from Weapons of Choice Theatrical in California for decades. My most recent purchase was a rapier for my son, who was performing in The Three Musketeers. He was delighted with his birthday present and the envy of his cast mates.

Weapons of Choice

4075 Browns Valley Road

Napa, CA 94558-4144

707-226-2845

I have used them for production rentals as well as for a summer course I created and taught in our school system for about 10 years. They are very aware of SAFD safety standards, theatrical looks, and practical weaponry. They also have a variety of stage guns available.

There are several suppliers that I've found of stage-ready swords at a wide range of prices (sort of expensive to "we will never have that kind of money" expensive).  Do you have a favorite source for swords that can stand up to classroom life (I teach a combat unit, currently with 1/2 inch dowels standing in for rapiers) and fit a variety of time periods for production?  How much did you pay?

Peace,