>A good question. Maybe Len and Kate don't need enchanted weapons? It
>seems that part of K-ryuu involves reinforcing one's blades with ki, a
>sword being the extension of one's will.

That's certainly part of the form, but on the same token, Utena has the Power of Dios, and she still has an enchanted blade, or at least a rune sword, the difference is pretty moot I think. I would say that no matter what your level of technique or skill, having a sword (enchanted or not) crafted by the son of the weaponsmith for the Valkyrior would be a bit of an edge in combat. If Kate ever wants a weapon other than her zaitoichi, I bet Corwin will make it, and do the same for the rest of his siblings if they were to ask.

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