It makes sense. El Minha really wasn't facing threats outside of each other. There wasn't a huge need to have weapons of the highest quality. As long as it could survive the arena or daily wear it was fine.

[That's about it. Still he remembers the sword Jalin wielded when they sparred. Not just the sword but the skill behind it.]

...except the Champion's sword. [He'd come at him with his best yet the man wasn't even trying and could have defeated him at any point.] Did you face off against him?