Broadsword

 is an edged weapon.

Also known as the broadsword, the basket-hilted sword was a military sword, termed "broad" in contrast with the rapier, the slim dueling sword worn with civilian dress during the same period. --Broadsword

It had more steel and was more difficult to make than a short sword, so was generally not issued to pirate recruits; although a lot of the larger veterans used such weapons.

Experts

 * Vernon Saint Varlans was the best broadsword competitor of the Bristol Academy in 724.
 * Lord Charles Norwit practiced with it, although it wasn't his best weapon.
 * Brandon Springer was a strong competitor to St. Varlans, but was defeated by him in a school tournament.