Bronze Age - Knives
Weapons made for discreet slashing and stabbing.
Knives
A type of weapon defined by its single or double edged blade and small handle. Knives are the smallest and most concealable of the bladed weapons under blades and swords.
Table of Knives
| Weapon Type / Weapon Name | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type(s) | Range | Materials | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiv | A small sharpened bit of hard material usually completed with a wrapped handle of some kind. Often utilized in prisons where no other weapons are available. | 1 | 1d2 | Puncture | 1 M | Metal, Bone, Hardwood, Stone or Pottery | Common, Crafted, Contraband, Concealable | 5 Silver |
| Letter Opener | A small dull blade designed to open letters and parcels. | 1 | 1d2 | Punture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Common, Crafted, Useful, Concealable | 20 Silver |
| Pocket Knife | A small and simple pocket knife. | 1 | 1d2 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Wood, Metal | Common, Crafted, Useful, Concealable | 25 Silver |
| Kitchen Knife | A common kitchen knife. | 1 | 1d4 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Wood, Metal | Common, Cast, Useful | 60 Silver |
| Wooden Stake | A wooden stake, usually used for pitching tents and splitting wood, some believe they are useful for killing vampires. | 1 | 1d4 | Puncture | 1 M | Wood | Common, Crafted, Useful | 10 Silver |
| Karambit | A short claw shaped blade, designed to be wielded facing the wielder in a closed fist. | 1 | 1d4 | Slash | 1 M | Metal | Common, Cast, Concealable, | 80 Silver |
| Noble’s Dagger | A fine long bladed dagger made to look good as well as function as a self defense weapon. | 1 | 1d4 + 1 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Uncommon, Cast, Status Symbol, Finely Crafted, Concealable | 250 Silver |
| Ornamental Dagger | A large ornamental dagger, usually adorned with precious metals and jewels and implies a position of power or renown. | 1 | 1d4 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Uncommon, Cast, Status Symbol, Concealable | 200 Silver |
| Hunting Knife | A large hunting knife, simply designed but effective. The pride and joy of any seasoned hunter. | 1 | 1d6 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Common, Cast, Useful | 250 Silver |
| Dwarven Anklebiter | A twisted blade well suited to being hidden, outlawed in many regions. | 1 | 1d6 + 1 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Uncommon, Cast, Concealable, Brutal I, Contraband | 450 Silver |
| Kukri | A large angled blade, excellent for chopping, often used as a tool. | 1 | 1d6 | Slash | 1 M | Metal | Uncommon, Cast, Brutal I, Useful | 280 Silver |
| Sacrificial Blade | A large ornamental and highly decorated blade, most likely intended for a ritual of some kind. | 1 | 1d6 + 1 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Uncommon, Cast, Finely Crafted, Religious Symbol | 450 Silver |
