[MA] [LT] Dueling Buckler and Shield-Hand Knife

[DanHoward]

-2 makes sense to me too; both for realism and for game balance.

[Sorenant]

Originally Posted by DanHoward

The ideal shape for penetrating armour is a long, thin spike. Reinforcing the tip makes it harder to penetrate armour, not easier. These kinds of weapons were not designed for armour penetration but to strengthen the blade. The tip was reinforced to make it less likely to break when it incidentally encounters armour or bone.

So this kind of knife wouldn't actually be "armor piercing" in GURPS sense?

[DanHoward]

Originally Posted by Sorenant

So this kind of knife wouldn't actually be "armor piercing" in GURPS sense?

Not in my opinion

[Sorenant]

Originally Posted by DanHoward

Not in my opinion

That streamlines things, thanks.

[Rasna]

Originally Posted by DanHoward

-2 makes sense to me too; both for realism and for game balance.

I'd allow to buy off -1 for both Shield and Knife skills via Perk or via Technique for a well-trained character, but I agree at not completely remove the game penalty.