eh, we already have shields
why

they do thats the cool down cuz if you hit before it ends it does less damage and you jump hit to increase damage

wooden axe=diamond sword
It's true that the attack damage is that same, which makes no sense. But diamond swords are still a million times better.

you cant get sharpness to a axe without a anvil
you can, I got sharp 3 on a diamond axe via a lvl 30 enchantment (java)
I think he was just asking if it would be more balanced if swords could still block.