Best place to buy a sword/scimitar- recommendations?

[EveRabie]

What is your favorite sword or scimitar vendor? I am looking to get a 3rd sword/scimitar - I have issues w/my second one, though I love it, the handle has come off twice. I got it from Audrena.com and the handle is hollow and it keeps coming loose from the blade. Of course this 2nd time happened right before a show, too. Anyway, advice anyone?

Thanks,
Eve

[tamrahennatx]

Crimson Vision has an AWESOME scimitar available here on the swap meet, if you're not afraid of a big sword.

I have sorta dibs on it, but if someone else buys it, it's ok - it may be too big for me...

[tamrahennatx]

Here's a link to her post:

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/bellydance...-sale-big.html

[*Shira*]

I like the ones Harry Saroyan sells at Saroyan Mastercrafts

[JasmineRose]

I would also recommend Saroyan's swords-I have one, it is notched and balanced perfectly, it's not too heavy and the design is beautiful.

[Uulady]

Another recommendation for Saroyan. Beautiful, well made and fast shipping!

[Azhia]

Saroyan Saroyan Saroyan! :0)

[Lauren_]

I love my sword from Kittie Sparkle. It's sooo well-balanced, lightweight but heavy enough to dance well. Does she still sell them on e-bay? Or do you have to e-mail her? There should be a thread about her swords somewhere on Bhuz.

[ShaiaMahin]

I've been looking for swords as well and just bought my first on Ebay for $45US + S&H. I found a site Kult Of Athena - swords, axes, maces, flails, and other medieval weapons that has very reasonably priced swords. Hope this helps!

[DeborahDances]

I love Kult of Athena. Everything about their customer service is wonderful and they price match if you can find it for cheaper elsewhere!

[EveRabie]

Never used a notched sword before, so that would be a first. But I have 2 sets of Soroyan zills and LOVE them both. I never thought to look at Soroyan for swords/scimitars! Thanks!

[EveRabie]

Originally Posted by tamrahennatx

Here's a link to her post:

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/bellydance...-sale-big.html

Thanks for the link, and I love these swords, but I am too chicken to dance w/a sharp sword like that! I'm afraid I'd chop off my toes or someone else's!

[JasmineRose]

Also-Gitane's Treasures-she makes her own and they are pretty spiffy-don't have one but heard good things about her work... http://www.gitanestreasures.com/

[suzyq52]

I also own a Saroyan sword and I love it! My dance instructor also has a Saroyan - she ordered hers the same time as I did - and she is very, very happy with this sword (more so than her previous one which was not a Saroyan and she sold it).