The now hard-to-get H/T Norman swords are now available at KoA. Don't know how many they have, so get one now if you have been looking for one. * I am in no way affiliated with KoA, nor do I receive any compensation or preferential treatment. * Just wanted to let you guys know. I got mine in last Friday, and was most pleased. The blade and fittings are polished to near-mirror shine, the peen is done so perfectly that you can barely feel it with a fingernail, and it is wickedly sharp...almost scary sharp. The scabbard is a little lacking...when I go to re-sheath it, it catches on something about halfway down, like the inner part is made from more than just two pieces glued together. Other than that, it's about as good as you can get in the price range. Look out water bottles...I've got you riiiight where I want you!..................McM