In the bronze age the only people who had swords were almost certainly making a living with the weapons. These were expensive items, comparable to a car in mode

In the bronze age the only people who had swords were almost certainly making a living with the weapons. These were expensive items, comparable to a car in modern days - it wasn't astronomically out of reach but it would be a major purchase for anyone who wasn't rich. They were often intricately designed for aesthetics and were prized items. People who didn't fight for a living (and even many that did) would use much less expensive and skill intensive weapons.