Why only swords when we could have a variety of cool looking weapons below is a small section about what real world pirates would use. Some melee weapon variety is needed please consider adding some of these other melee weapons to game.
Hand Weapons
Pirates tended to favor lightweight, quick weapons which could be used in close quarters after boarding. Belaying pins are small "bats" used to help secure ropes, but they also make fine clubs. Boarding axes were used to cut ropes and wreak havoc in rigging: they also made for lethal hand-to-hand weapons. Marlinspikes were spikes made of hardened wood or metal and were about the size of a railroad spike. They had a variety of uses onboard a ship but also made handy daggers or even clubs in a pinch. Most pirates also carried sturdy knives and daggers. The hand-held weapon most commonly associated with pirates is the saber: a short, stout sword, often with a curved blade. Sabers made for excellent hand weapons and also had their uses on board when not in battle.
