Here are some great references for those interested in the subject matter- 
 
Gilkerson's Boarders Away:With Steel 
Heart of Oak, James McQuane 
Naval Swords, P.G.W. Annis 
Navies of the American Revolution, Prentice-Hall 
British 18th & 19th Century Naval Cutlasses, Harvey Withers 
Small Arms of the Sea Service, Rankin 
British Naval Edged Weapons-An Overview (online article by Peter Tuite)
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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