oh im noobish to certain things what does craft do in strat?
When crafting is introduced you will be able to craft heirloomed weapons and armour. Getting that weapon means you get
+2 +3 on all the items and -1 on EVERY item you did NOT have equipped. Therefore, using the same set of equipment is a good thing if you get that message (since you then you can craft masterwork items).
Not sure if I remember right, but you can't go beneath the basic. So you will never make "broken/bent/rusty" equipment. The -1 only applies to any
+2 +3 you've already got but didn't wear when you got the message again.
EDIT: Changed +2 to +3. Thank
Bulzur for the information.