Cutlass
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A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the early Age of... Wikipedia
Length: 28 to 32 in (71 to 81 cm) (leadcutter cutlasses were up to 36 in (91 cm) in length)
In service: 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th century
Place of origin: Europe
Used by: Sailors, pirates, and privateers