The famous shortsword of the Japanese samurai, a blade of quality for which extensive fighting techniques have been developed. Often used as a sort of self-defence weapon among civilians, unlike the Katana that is thought of as a noble weapon.
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.
Clinch
Once you get under an opponent's guard, your small and handy weapon can wreak great havoc.
Getting into a clinch is a specific maneouver, and requires a successful MartialArts attack, which causes no damage.
Once you have gotten into Clinch with an opponent, you receive a +3 bonus on your MartialArts against that opponent until one of the following happens;
- You move away or attack another opponent
- You are hit and take damage from an attack
- You opponent moves away from you
If both fighters use weapons with this ability, it effectively cancels itself out.
Draw
The weapon takes no shots to draw, and you can use it to counterattack, defend and such even when it is sheathed, provided you are not surprised.