*How much he misses his strength enhancements, they would make this so much easier. But he's no weakling even without them and the damaged material eventually tears.*

And aside from that, grandfather believed that a swordsman's blade was something personal that shouldn't be chosen for him. He always said that the blade is for carving one's heart, and so it must be close to what it's meant to hone.

Ah, but I'm sure you aren't interested in hearing me ramble about my youth.