I've carried a hand gun for 30 years yet I'm very interested in swords. You have to be bad ass back in the day to fight with a sword. I saw a demonstration with a side of beef. First a guy shoots it with a double O buck shot 12 gauge. 12 holes, impressive, all the way through. Then he takes a sword and in one slice cuts the side of beef in half. Can you imagine the devastation in sword fights back in the day?
Most swords sold are junk made for decorations. There are some companies that make real swords. The problem with a razor sharp sword is that they are really dangerous to handle. Start swinging one around defending your self and there's a good chance of giving your self a fatal slice.