[quote=Frettzo]
Get another sword that serves the same purpose in the family. Imagine a sword carried by his great grandfather in a huge war, which allowed him to survive against legions with his men. A sword made of a slightly above-average material (but otherwise normal qualities) and of great, durable design. It holds all the symbols the other sword had for the family, and could be pretty worn out to the point that your character wants to fix it, or search for better metals to coat it with.
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Ah yes, reason. A rare gift.