Pirate Weapons and H2H Tactics!

[Shaolinwind]

Given the recent popularity of all things Pirate as a result of Captain Jack Sparrow, let's talk about the personal H2H weapons and techniques of Pirates!

Let's see; you had the basic cutlass, a little shorter for use in boardings, the cap-and-ball pistol and probably a few short bladed weapons such as the dagger concealed in boots and jackets. That's about the extent of my knowledge so please, pirate aficionados, share your expertise!

I'd like to know how to fight with the hook in place of a hand.

 

[lklawson]

You positively can not forget about the Historic Maritime Combat Association (the folks running the ISMAC Barding Actions class):

http://www.historicalmaritimecombat.com/

And thier discussion forum is here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MaritimeCombat


Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[Jonathan Randall]

You positively can not forget about the Historic Maritime Combat Association (the folks running the ISMAC Barding Actions class):

http://www.historicalmaritimecombat.com/

And thier discussion forum is here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MaritimeCombat


Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Great links, thanks! Yes the Historic Maritime Combat Association has some interesting stuff.