Put the summary of the bug you're having here
What I expected to happen was...:
that the blocks broke with a sword in my hand
What actually happened was...:
blocks didn't broke
Steps to Reproduce:
1. get a sword in your hot bar
2. hold it in your hand
3. try to break blocks
Linked issues
Comments 2
http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Version_history
1.6.1 update - It is no longer possible to break blocks with swords in Creative mode
Duplicate of Works As Intended
MC-18368
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