In some ways. [ hm... ] At least, where I am from, a cultivator's most important and valued weapon is his sword or saber. It can be used as a spiritual weapon as much as it can a slashing or cutting one--using your qi, an entire swordfight could be had without you ever actually lifting a finger.

[ he gestures upwards with his hand, making a small back and forth motion, as if imitating a blade slashing through the air without a hand to guide it. ] Each weapon crafted has a soul in and of its own that is unique to it. That shouldn't be too surprising, when you think about people such as Yasusada here...although, I have never met a sword spirit in walking human form, before I came to this place. [ which is. weird.

...anyway. ] A sword can reject the cultivator who chooses to use it, or the hand of someone who isn't its master, as well. The relationship between sword and master should be meditative, and it's important for the cultivator to reflect upon themselves as they practice: therefore, if you disrespect the weapon, it can easily backfire or abandon you entirely in a time of need, not to mention you would be failing at practicing one of the most meditative parts of an art that is only possible because of such meditations.

[ that was a lot of words for someone who doesn't usually use a lot of words!! ]