Unlike a gun, a sword is used at close-range.
To use the weapon skilfully, a high degree of skill is necessary.

The user is not distanced from the kill.
They must physically thrust the weapon into their victim or hack through flesh and bone.
This required strength, precision and nerve.

The advent of guns meant the end of the sword.

A gun is easier to conceal, required less skill in its application and allowed the user to fire a devastating round without stepping too close to the target.
Different types of guns offer a wide range of shooting options.
As a weapon it is infinitely more versatile than a sword.

People have been fascinated by swords for a very long time.
The craftsmanship, design and elegance of the weapon are often remarkable.

Books, TV programs and movies are filled with images of heroic figures wielding a sword.

What was a sword used for?

Maiming and killing.
Death can be caused by penetration, slicing or dismemberment.

It is not a 'defensive' weapon.