Between the idea

And the reality

Between the motion

And the act

Falls the shadow, T.S. Eliot

Traditionally the Sword represented a symbol of truth and righteousness while the Pole or Staff repesents schooling in some guiding doctrine or religion.

Typically the Traditional Weapon is important because it is a symbolic spiritual guide, while one leans on a Staff to to rest and prevent poor footing. Similarly the Sword cuts open the Way to bring light and justice.

There is no Sword I make absence of Self non action