Weapon requirements.

Simple question.

Is there an advantage in having a sword requirement of 8 as opposed to 12?

Assuming you have 12 in swords?

No, As far as I know, low level requirement's only advantage is that you can use the weapon in full spec(dmg/energy/armor) with low level. With level lower than the requirement,the weapon spec will be lower than it stated but going higher than the requirement won't increase its max.

Oh then, my information was wrong. sorry

No, there is not.