[Wheeljack83]

Originally Posted by Hata

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The black steel sword is considered an OP weapon on the same scale as the goblin hero’s magic battle axes captured during battle, and he gives both away.

to make the scabbard with black steel means it can be used as a hand shield for blocking, OTOH, is not a weapon goblins can use thus can be kept. in any case, since GS gives it to Cowgirls means he won't bring it with him during mission.

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So he could've just given the original black steel sword to Cow Girl as well.