Curufin would say that hand-to-hand combat is excellent experience for anyone who must take it to the next level, that is, war.

"Good thinking! Those crabs can't armor themselves completely, so you look for the parts that aren't covered. And I like your idea of smashing them against the rocks to break their shells. You seem adept at using what you have to accomplish a goal." He smiles. He's impressed.

"I started training with the sword when I was an adolescent, long before I actually needed to use it against a real enemy. And then, my people were at war for six hundred years against extremely dangerous foes. So, the sword arts feel very natural to me. But when I came to the Voidtrecker, I came without any of the weapons I was accustomed to handling. So, on the first mission, I picked up some goblin swords and knives. They aren't the same quality as Elvish blades, but they're adequate. And as I said, I hone them to razor sharpness. Are you interested in learning how to use a sword? By the way, I'm Curufin Fëanorion."