Post-Hole Digger
Whether planting crops or planting fence-posts, the post-hole digger does the trick, extracting dirt from the ground with its two scoop blades. The post-hole digger works almost like a pair of scissors: thrust down into the earth, remove soil and make a hole. Those seeking to use the post-hole digger as a weapon, however, are in for a harder time. Essentially, the post-hole digger functions as an ungainly spear. Thrust forward, the blades can cause deep cuts and other abrasions. And, like a spear, the “weapon” puts about six feet of distance between the wielder and his target, and provides the same +1 Defense bonus. However, if the wielder manages an exceptional success with the digger, the blades thrust far inside the victim, and the user has little choice but to scoop out part of the target, much as one would do with garden soil. Removal of this weapon (and any of the insides of the target) requires another attack roll made at +2 dice. The target’s Defense can be ignored in this roll. This damage is lethal.
Item type
Tool
Size: 4/N
Durability: 2
Cost: •