In the hopes of stirring up intrest (and staff?) here's an update:
I've disabled the old swords, now you will collect different swords, each with different abilities. Some will be based on class, some everybody can use, and some everybody can use, BUT, they have different abilities for each class. You start out, before eving picking your class, with the ability to punch, block, and super punch. Then you choose your first hand held weapon: a broad sword, which is heavier, more powerfull, and it's special attack is a ground breaker. A Tachi, which is fast, lighter, and it's special attack puts the sword back in the saya (sheath) then quickly draws it out. And the final weapon is a long Bo staff. It's very quick, light, and it's special is a spinning attack. I may also add quick attacks for each weapon, jabs, etc. All weapons can block attacks.
I plan to add more features, and maybe more hand to hand moves.