I completely agree with what you say in regards to information, but I mean... If it's what you were trying to de-bunk... I never suggested using the SCA as an information source... Just as a source for potential vender information... Sorry if there was any confusion.
And BPrice, spring steel, blue steel, carbon steel... whatever... I've used some pretty damn rigid swords that do little more than chip when they smack each other. Just my 2 cents... *Grabs his two cents* SHINY PENNIES!!!