If you disarm them they still do slash damage rather than attacking with their fists.

<prompt> You strike a mighty blow with the flat of an ornate, black battle-axe at a Seantryn Patrolman's sword and send it flying from his grasp!
You disarm a Seantryn Patrolman!
A Seantryn Patrolman has some small but disgusting cuts.

<prompt>
Your shield blocks a Seantryn Patrolman's slash.
Your chop EVISCERATES a Seantryn Patrolman!
Your chop MUTILATES a Seantryn Patrolman!
A Seantryn Patrolman is covered with bleeding wounds.

<prompt>
Your shield blocks a Seantryn Patrolman's slash.
You remain safe as a Seantryn Patrolman's slash bounces harmlessly off of tight fitting mithril sleeves.
Your chop EVISCERATES a Seantryn Patrolman!
A Seantryn Patrolman is covered with bleeding wounds.


<prompt> This guard strolls the streets with the utmost seriousness. He commands
the respect of the citizens, and he gets it. He is a well trained guard
and quite capable of dispatching small amounts of justice.
A Seantryn Patrolman is gushing blood.

a Seantryn Patrolman is using:
<worn on body> some black steel chainmail
<worn on head> a black steel helmet
<worn on feet> a pair of black steel boots
<worn around wrist> a black steel bracer
<worn around wrist> a black steel bracer
A Seantryn Patrolman is gushing blood.

But that's by design.