Winters also hurried to switch to a single-handed curved saber. The blade of the saber was wider, shorter in length, with the center of gravity positioned towards the front, and it had a large guard.
He often saw sailors carrying this type of saber. Holding it in his hand for a moment, he immediately understood why the sailors favored this weapon.
Its shorter length made it more convenient to wield on the narrow confines of a ship, less likely to get caught on the ship's body or cables. The wide blade and forward center of gravity made for more powerful chops. Sailors didn't wear armor, so the cleaving effect was exceptional.
"We need a few more men to help move the cannon! Come on!" Just as Winters had exchanged for the more practical short saber, he heard a call for help from the cabin and immediately went to assist.
When Winters climbed down the ladder to the lower deck, several artillery trainee officers were exerting all their strength to move an iron cannon.