Oh, I never mentioned that. At first I was just doing another typical swordless run, but then I decided to get all I can without a sword as well. I have the Kokiri's Emerald because if you get Zelda's Letter before getting a sword, Mido won't be blocking your way to the Deku Tree anymore.
It's funny because Dark Link and the double Stalfos mid-boss are easier to beat as a kid swordless than as an adult swordless. You have Deku Sticks as a kid, which when used in a jumpslash are as strong as the Master Sword. You don't have those as an adult. Also, the Boomerang freezes Dark Link, making it basically impossible to lose against him.