User blog comment:BeastMan14/Flynn Rider vs Jack Sparrow/@comment-379205-20120909184317

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 * Swords: The cutlass and the machete are both highly dangerous melee weapons that, as MB mentioned, can hack, slash, and thrust, and are about the same length, however, I think the cutlass is slightly longer, and designed primarily for combat. For that reason, I give the edge to Jack's cutlass.


 * Ranged: Normally, I would give the edge to a firearm, however, this is one of those rare occasions where I do not. The flintlock pistol was highly inaccurate, and of little use at ranges of over 20 feet (even then, in pistol duels of the flintlock era, it was not uncommon that both participants would survive). In fact, the most effective range of a flintlock was point blank. The crossbow on the other hand, could be fired at a range of up to about 200 meters, though was most accurate at closer ranges. Edge: Flynn's Crossbow


 * Melee: This is no contest. While a frying pan can be used as a blunt weapon or a shield, it is no match for the boarding pike, a much longer weapon with sharp point. Edge: Jack's Boarding Pike.


 * Overall Winner: Jack take this match easily, as he has more combat experience as a skilled pirate who fought against a variety of supernatural foes. In addition, he carries superior melee weapons, and this fight is likely to come down to a close range battle.