As much as those words oft ring true, I don't put much faith in the words of Sergeant Leandros.
Besides, it's impossible for Draigo to have reforged that sword by himself. He doesn't have the skill that the artificers of the Titansword had, and to be honest, his armour would be absolutely shattered for the same reason. No doubt he can perform field repairs, but he does not have the skill to repair his weapons and armour, nor the resources.