Eternal Idol
Lono, "The Dog"
Originally posted by Master-Borg
if he has MASTERY over sword fighting....then how can someone be vastly better sword fighter than him? do you even read what you post anymore?!
Master is a title given to someone when they've established their proficiency in a skill or trade. Blade can be considered a master, but doesn't necessary make him equal to other sword masters.
Think of it in terms of awards--- Olympic Gold Medals, Noble Peace Prizes, Cy Young Awards.... it doesn't really matter which. If you were to compare recipients, could you really say they were all equal in skill? No, you couldn't many could be close to others in skill and ability, but there are those who are just flat out better than the others.
My favorite example would be boxing. Ignore the physical abilities of two champions from different weight classes, and compare their fighting prowess. They can be good, they might be great... but I can assure you, they are not at the same level.