Short Sword

The Short Sword is more than likely a player's 2nd weapon, since it is an easily crafted one-handed weapon.

It may still be useful later in the game when the player goes hunting at night and carries a torch in one hand with the short sword in the other.

Source

 * Crafted: 1 Wood Log and 5 Stone Block
 * Found on dead Pirate on Starting Island

History

 * Introduced in Original Release