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but why would you do that in GURPS?
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For the same reason you'd do it in real life. If you think that the other guy is a better swordsman but that you're a better grappler/hand-to-hand fighter. If you're the better swordsman use the sword, if you aren't find something else to do. Parry, step in (to enter Close Combat) and strike with the pommel is something else. Now you are sharing the hex with someone who, if you hit, is suffering from a shock penalty (and any other head shot specific issues you've inflicted). That isn't a bad place to be to start messing up someone's day.