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Cutlass

 Cutlass of the French Navy, 19th century.
Cutlass of the French Navy, 19th century.

A cutlass is a short, curved sword with a single sharp edge.

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Pirates favor cutlasses because the blade is sharp enough to cut through rigging (and enemy sailors) but is short enough to use in crowded shipboard melees. The cutlass counts under the Weapon Finesse feat.

One-Handed Melee Weapons (Martial)
Martial WeaponsCostDamage (S)Damage (M)CriticalRange IncrementWeightTypeSpecial
Cutlass15 gp1d41d618-20/×2–4 lbs.Slashing–
Section 15: Copyright Notice – Pathfinder Player Companion: Pirates of the Inner Sea Pathfinder Player Companion: Pirates of the Inner Sea © 2012, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Author: Amber E. Scott.

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