A singlestick of stout hardwood, from half a meter to one meter in length. Modern versions are made out of aluminium or metal pipe, often covered in rubber in order to spare the user the jarring shock of impact.
This weapon can be used in a surprising number of maneuvres. As a fencing or police weapon, it is called baton. The Tonfa is a Japanese variant with the same characteristics.
Charge
The weapon is suited for an impetuous charge. It is possible to do a running move and still attack, as long as the move is in a reasonably straight line.
Improvised
This weapon does not need to be made as a dedicated weapon - it can be found or scrounged from civilian gear. Such scrounged versions are less durable than the real thing, and break on any snakeyes roll. In addition, any Disarm Stunts get a +3 modifier against such a weapon.
Of course, a purposedly crafted version of the weapon does not have these drawbacks.
Non Lethal
This weapon is not ment to kill. Anyone who fails a DeathTest because of damage from this weapon is merely knocked out one minute per point of failure.
Parry
When you do an ActiveDefense with this weapon, you get a +5 to your Dodge instead of the usual +3. This bonus only applies against Melee attacks, not against ranged combat of any kind.
Throw
Your weapon can be thrown, with short Range.
Drawing and throwing is a single action; you don't need to spend time drawing a weapon you are about to throw.
You cannot combine Throw and Impale.