[The way she grips her oar and pulls it closer after he suggested that, it's probably indication enough.]

I've had it for a very long time, yes. It's quite sturdy. [She taps it with her knuckle. She's been in battle with it!] I understand that for survival, we must make sacrifices. But this is one thing where I will deal with rocks and my bare hands.

[And apparently an oar that can kill, but details.]