https://youtu.be/UhEVLskQLV8

gold is a fairly soft metal actually. you should forge a sword out of oganesson instead.

Originally posted by Nülliflower:

gold is a fairly soft metal actually. you should forge a sword out of oganesson instead.

Fantasy golden sword is fine, it has abilities to shield and heal the user.

Wooden sword better

I'd definitely step down if a dude with a golden sword like that came to fight me.

Originally posted by Nülliflower:

gold is a fairly soft metal actually. you should forge a sword out of oganesson instead.

Skyjade sword with mending.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5AnA4PpCpw

It breaks pretty quickly in minecraft.

Originally posted by steven1mac:

It breaks pretty quickly in minecraft.

But it's enchantability rating is higher than others. Most people forget that aspect.
https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Enchanting_mechanics#Enchantability

IMO, a mod to extract and transfer enchantments is mandatory, so keeping gold equipment around to make it more likely to get the more valuable enchants, and then transferring it, is a good practice.