Using the things you got is showing you're a good player, if that involves timing to use a weapon which is capable of inflicting coma on your opponent, so be it.
The trick of countering is to recognize the sprite (same as a blade so you can be tricked) and switch fast enough.
Defaulting GTB could prevent risking it.
Be a good loser or just win the fight, whining about it doesn't make you better.