I don't remember much about going over to beat up Vance as the Pirate over on the Island....
But, the sword, which is stated to be like 'a yardstick that will not break', I don't recall what happened to it.
I have 3 saved 100% games, so no help there. I have one winter saved game, the one right at Christmas (so I can run around without the clock), but I already beat up Vance at that point.
So...I don't recall....Could the sword be gotten off the Island without Jimmy dropping it as he starts to swim ?