Hm. If you prefer a sword, I think there is a swordsmith near the open market. I don't use a sword myself, so I couldn't speak to the quality of his work, but I can tell you it's in all purpose district 2. There are also any number of weapons shops in Dismas, but the undercity can be dangerous. I wouldn't advise you to go down there alone until you have got a weapon to defend yourself with. Some of the population down there can be a little disreputable.