Well, people think what society tells them to think.
Which is fine. I have no regrets.
Well, the crossed blades could totally work! A jolly roger has the thick pirate swords on it, plus the skull, so a pair of crossed fencing blades seems like it would be obvious that it's not pirate-related (to me, anyway). The "En guarde!" could be really cool, though. Hm. I am sure it will figure itself out.
I am like you, in that I have an easier time deciding what to put once I decide where I'm putting it. ^_^