Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-96.224.225.28-20141201044200/@comment-3250527-20141201072834

I think you're all missing the point.

The post describes "if Kirito had Excaliber".

Remember back in Calibur Arc, that Kirito would never use that sword for his personal benefit. A tournament inside a game is, usually, prize money and fame: objects that are usually of personal benefit.

On that note, Kirito did not use Excaliber in the tournament, but rather his sword that was forged by Lisbeth. And remember, he didn't Dual Blades either.