Well, if you want them to reflect (like a mirror) then you are probably going to have to add a reflection node and make sure raytracing has enough bounces.  The swords in movies tend to be good reflectors, particularly once you add CGI to them.  You also might want to look at bagginsbill's chrome shaders and reduce the effect a tad.

WARK!

Thus Spoketh Winterclaw: a blog about a Winterclaw who speaks from time to time.

 

(using Poser Pro 2014 SR3, on 64 bit Win 7, poser units are inches.)