When pirates who prefer light blades in battle need armor, this is the kind of item they will put their money on- a lightweight vest of leather or hide that allows plenty of stylish movement in combat.

Some pirates prefer to brawl with their bare hands. These strength-enhancing gloves are perfect for their fighting style.

Some pirates prefer to brawl with their bare hands. These strength-enhancing gloves are perfect for their fighting style.

Some pirates prefer to brawl with their bare hands. These strength-enhancing gloves are perfect for their fighting style.

A curved sword with an elegant hilt, popular amongst pirates for its intimidating and yet sophisticated appearance. This particular blade is infused with the rowdiness and anarchy of a high-seas brigand, and is impeccably useful against lawful opponents.

A curved sword with an elegant hilt, popular amongst pirates for its intimidating and yet sophisticated appearance. This particular blade is infused with the rowdiness and anarchy of a high-seas brigand, and is impeccably useful against lawful opponents.

A curved sword with an elegant hilt, popular amongst pirates for its intimidating and yet sophisticated appearance. This particular blade is infused with the rowdiness and anarchy of a high-seas brigand, and is impeccably useful against lawful opponents.

You're pretty sure this was an oar once. It doesn't do much to propel a ship now, but at least you can smack your foes with the pointy end.

You're pretty sure this was an oar once. It doesn't do much to propel a ship now, but at least you can smack your foes with the pointy end.

You're pretty sure this was an oar once. It doesn't do much to propel a ship now, but at least you can smack your foes with the pointy end.

The engraving on the blade is worn by salt water… You're unsure if it says 'Captain's Cutter' or 'Captain Cutter'. Either way, it gets the job done.

The engraving on the blade is worn by salt water… You're unsure if it says 'Captain's Cutter' or 'Captain Cutter'. Either way, it gets the job done.

The engraving on the blade is worn by salt water… You're unsure if it says 'Captain's Cutter' or 'Captain Cutter'. Either way, it gets the job done.

High-seas pirates plundered this richly-decorated plate mail from naval cavalry officers. Although it did not suit the pirates well, a fighter looking for better protection may benefit from it.

High-seas pirates plundered this richly-decorated plate mail from naval cavalry officers. Although it did not suit the pirates well, a fighter looking for better protection may benefit from it.

High-seas pirates plundered this richly-decorated plate mail from naval cavalry officers. Although it did not suit the pirates well, a fighter looking for better protection may benefit from it.

When a cutlass is simply too big for the job, a pirate will turn instead to a trusty smallblade. This one is serrated and quite adept at inflicting painful wounds on living creatures.

When a cutlass is simply too big for the job, a pirate will turn instead to a trusty smallblade. This one is serrated and quite adept at inflicting painful wounds on living creatures.

When a cutlass is simply too big for the job, a pirate will turn instead to a trusty smallblade. This one is serrated and quite adept at inflicting painful wounds on living creatures.

When pirates who prefer light blades in battle need armor, this is the kind of item they will put their money on- a lightweight vest of leather or hide that allows plenty of stylish movement in combat.