What is a cutlass? Why were pirates so fond of them? - Quora

What kind of sword does Jack Sparrow use? - Quora

Did pirates in the Golden Age of Piracy ever actually use the 'stereotypical', short, very curved 'scimitar' we see fashioned in a lot of plastic sword toys and Halloween stuff? - Quora

Why is Blackbeard so much more infamous in the history of piracy, when there were far more successful and profitable pirates like Peter Easton who would retire and die in peace?

What was so important about the discovery of the Queen Anne's Revenge? Was there any new information gained from its discovery and excavation? - Quora

What is a cutlass? Why were pirates so fond of them? - Quora

Why do pirates in movies always have one blindfolded eye? - Quora

Were there really ever British pirates like the ones in Pirates of the Caribbean around the 1700/1800's? - Quora

Can you realistically fight off pirates if they board your boat or ship without having anything other than a knife or sword yourself (no firearms/help)? - Quora

What is the reason behind pirates' preference for swords? - Quora

How skilled were pirates with swords? - Quora

What makes cutlass a popular choice as a naval sword, especially with pirates? What are its advantages or differences compared to other swords? - Quora

What did real pirate ships look like? - Quora