Using Baubles 1.7.10-1.0.1.10 and 3D Maneuver Gear 1.7.10-0.6, pressing ctrl + rmb/lmb does not equip blades. Blades are in inventory and the blade holsters, however it does not equip the blades.

Closing as 1.16 is the active version, previous versions are no longer supported.