I've no doubt. As I said the cutting ability is different, though. Lightsabers require less strength to wield, and less pressure to slice through things. And...I've yet to encounter a sword capable of cutting through steel like it was butter.

[He does see where what he's saying might sound odd, so he chooses to clarify]

I'm not saying abandon your sword, I'm saying take up a new tool as well. There are applications for both.