"What do you mean by way that wouldn't involve such methods?"

To say he's surprised by the suggestion would be an understatement.

"How else would you like to obtain a weapon other than buying or making it?"

Or stealing ... but he, of all people, won't be caught proposing anything of such sort. Of course, rearranging matter into desirable shape is possible but it's such a menial, tedious work. Forging a blade on the other hand. That's art.