In reply to Richard Akers, who wanted a sword like Uhtred’s, one of the re-enactment groups would probably be able to suggest a swordmaker. Angelcynn is an English re-enactment group whose members certainly have swords and other weapons. Their email address used to be angelcyn@hrofi.demon.co.uk, or if they have moved, try Googling for ‘Angelcynn’. Carole