Mark your Calendars for the Inaugural CHIVALRIC MARTIAL ARTS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM May 8 —May 11, 2012 — Taylor, Texas http://www.chivalricmartialartsinternational.com/index.php Interested in adding horsemanship into your HEMA studies? Then this symposium may be for you. What CMAI offers? CMAI wil...

I would consider giving heavy polypropelene waster a go. I have a pair that Purpleheart armory made me that are heavy, tapered, well balanced, and feel like a sword in the hand. they will last longer than rattan and look better. They will also allow for more historical technique. My 2 cents Brian