Pirates Swords - What did they use in the Golden Age of Piracy?

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What types of sword would have been used by pirates and buccaneers in the Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1730)? Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria and Easton Antique Arms runs through the main types of sword that would have been encountered during this period, with some obvious, less obvious and some obscure examples.

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