>>I have been trained from an early age in a wide range of combat techniques, from hand to hand to those that rely on weaponry of various kinds. The blade I seek to make is not for the sake of a weapon to wield in battle. One may possess a thousand weapons and still fail, one may become the greatest hand to hand combat expert and still fail.

It matters not if you hone your body or rely on your own inner strength, but how you choose your battles and when to use what weapon. Your hands will not save your hide if someone is shooting piercing energy bolts at you. A warrior knows what tool is right for the situation and adapts as needed.

I would not use an energy weapon such as a lightsaber in stealth, for example. I would be noticed in a second.