Dagger

Daggers represent a variety of short blades (typically under 12 inches in length). While most daggers will have sharpened edges, these weapons are most often used as thrusting weapons. Daggers are assumed to be balanced for throwing, unless otherwise specified by the GM. Daggers include the dirk, seax, poniard, stiletto (a spike-like dagger), tanto, punch daggers, and smaller types of katar. Defending Daggers follow the same basic design, but incorporate additional features to help catch or defend against other blades such as an extended or upturned crossguard, basket hilt, bell guard, or forks or tines. When used defensively (including as an off-hand weapon, see Combat Options), this weapon is treated as a Buckler against swords and daggers only. Defending daggers will rarely be balanced for throwing. Stats: cost 2 gp • size S • weight 1 lb • damage 1d4.