4 : Captain's Blade | 3 : Buccaneer's BladeA reasonable Sword to be added to the game, specifically in the element of Water, is a Cutlass. These were made famous, though were not exclusively used by seafarers.
The Handle: Leather bound for ease of grip and dexterity.
The Hilt: Consists of a half-basket (or cupped) guard, typical of cutlasses, with four jewels (Aquamarine) set into the metal. These do not affect the function of the guard. It is designed to protect your fingers, but also sweeps up behind the blade, so as to catch a enemies blade before it sweeps down your wrist.
The Edge: It is a single edged sword, with a straight blade, tapering on the edge side. This makes it ideal for slashing and chopping in skirmishes.
The Rain Guard: Has two rubies set into it, one on either side of the blade.
The Scabbard: Simple, wooden with metal Locket and Chape. The Locket has four jewels set into it.
We also made a model, a prototype - NOT realistic in any way, simply a manifestation of the concept. The video is a little blurry, but you should be able to get the idea!
Prototyping a Pirate's SwordSo, without further adieu, here is our sword!