Oh my. I hardly said you should stab things. I suggested learning how to use a sword. Self defense is important, after all.

[She, meanwhile, has no such moral quandries about using a blade. Though she isn't an actively malicious person, she never shies away from violence when it's the most pragmatic option.]

Though if the idea of a sharp blade troubles you, you could opt for a blunted practice sword. Then it's nothing more than a well crafted metal stick.