Steel bagh-nakh

Steel bagh-nakh Manufacturing Object type Weapons Skill used Manufacturing weapons Time 3 day(s) Materials 30 grams of steel Tools bronze or steel peen hammer bronze or iron chisel bronze or steel flatter bronze or steel set hammer Machines bronze or iron anvil Rot and repair Rot 3 points per day 17 points per day of use Repair 400 points per hour

Holdable object General properties Attack 23 Skillweight 70% Weight 30 grams Visible no

Description and uses

The bagh-nakh is a fist weapon, meaning that it fits in the fist a bit like knuckle-dusters. The name means Tiger Claw because it not only looks like the claws of a wild beast but the wounds it creates look like those an animal would cause. It isn't particularly powerful because it has a much shorter reach than most bladed weapons. However it is a good weapon for assassins, thieves and muggers because it can be concealed in the hand until the attacker is in close quarters with the unsuspecting victim.

A character who is carrying bagh-nakh can pretend to be unarmed and does not need to justify carrying a weapon.

Real-life context

The weapon is believed to have first appeared in India, possibly used by guerilla fighters in the 17th Century.

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