Weapon Levels, but no special skills???

[Sven Daggerhawk]

Hi, I'm a level 22 pirate. I've been working on my weapon skills, and leveling up, but I've not gotten any special skills. When do they happen and when can I use them?
Cutlass level - 9, but can't lunge or thrust. I can only hack and slash. When can I lunge, brawl, etc?
Pistol - Level 11 but only have bane shot. When do others become available?
Vodoo Doll - Level 7 but I can only poke. I can't even Heal other players!!!
Dagger Level 5 - Can't throw them. When can I???
Canon Level 6 - But I can only use regular ammo and grapple hooks. When do I get the cool stuff????
PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks.