Dagger

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Dagger

Melee Weapon Finesse, Light, Thrown Common

Type	Damage	Damage	Range	Properties
Simple	1d4	Piercing	20/60 ft	Finesse, Light, Thrown

Cost: 2 gp Weight: 1 lb

Manufacturing process

First the blade needs to be forged, with a large flat spike protruding from the butt end. This end is then slid into the handle, which can be made from anything, and fixed in place by pouring tar, melted pewter, or sap into the hole in the handle with the blade. A fuller or cannelure can be carved into the center of the flat part of the blade, usually a unsharpened 'back' of the dagger is used to replace the fuller. Blades can also be attached by pounding the blade until stuck in a wooden handle, or simply tying the blade to the handle.

Significance

Can be used for sacrificial rituals, but mostly is the most mundane weapon.

Item type

Weapon, Melee

Rarity

Common

Weight

1 lb.

Dimensions

4-12 in.

Base Price

2 gp.

Raw materials & Components

Any sort of hard material can be used for the blade, even wood. Daggers customarily are made with quillions right above the hilt, almost always made from metal. The handle of the dagger varies greatly, it can be made from wood metal, bone, or any one of these wrapped in leather.

Tools

Smiths Tools