True enough. Even the most reliable blades have their luster fade and edge dulled.

[ Not really making it worse. Everything in life earns its time to rest. Weapons are no different, really.

As far as the question is concerned, Theo draws his rapier and what appears to be an ornament resting on his other hip. Yet it begins to float the moment is released. ]

My skills require both rapier and focus for the purpose of channeling aether. They fit together to become a staff, of sorts.