Year Old content should not be thrown away it should be expanded apon. More things that go outdated the less content the game has. Remove old content from a game or making it worthless is not a good thing to do.

Should of done something like this.

Goldsmithing Synth Rank 57
x1 Aoelian Scimitar (Goblin NM)
x1 Bandit's Diamond (From Buffalo faction Humaniod Boss)
x1 Ifrit's Horn (Ifrit)
x1 Electrum Ingot (Wards)

= x1 Jeweled Scimitar
Dmg: 96
Delay: 2.7

Meldable
Block + 7
Dex + 7


Keeps 3 forms of content valid in the game at once. Crafting is involved. Materia is involved. The weapon is situationaly better (the dps on that is low but it increases blocks)