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ELADAMRI: Clarification of the hybrid weapon when it comes to learning cman wspec.

2025-02-21T17:38:37Z

Clarification of the hybrid weapon when it comes to learning cman wspec.

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	The Katar is a hybrid weapon, requiring training in both [[Edged Weapons]] and [[Brawling]]. Half of a character's [[attack strength]] and [[defensive strength]] obtained from parry defense comes from training in one skill, and half comes from another.		The Katar is a hybrid weapon, requiring training in both [[Edged Weapons]] and [[Brawling]]. Half of a character's [[attack strength]] and [[defensive strength]] obtained from parry defense comes from training in one skill, and half comes from another.

			If you choose to learn Combat Maneuvers Weapon Specialization; keep in mind that the system will not allow learn the specialization with the katar in hand. Rather you must have a non-hybrid weapon in hand and may choose either an edged weapon or a bludgeoning weapon to get the corresponding bonus. The bonus will apply to the hybrid katar.

	{{Weapon table start}}		{{Weapon table start}}

FIRENSIA: fixed typo of "trust" to "thrust", so in the first paragraph "which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than trust" is now "which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than thrust"

2020-05-26T11:59:20Z

fixed typo of "trust" to "thrust", so in the first paragraph "which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than trust" is now "which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than thrust"

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	[[Image:katar2.jpg\|thumb\|a single-bladed katar]]		[[Image:katar2.jpg\|thumb\|a single-bladed katar]]

	The '''Katar''' is a type of short punching sword that was used in Persia and Northern India. The weapon, also called a '''Bundi Dagger''', was noted for its horizontal grip, which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than ~~trust~~, allowing more acrobatic fighting styles. The user of katars could fight in a similar manner as if he were unarmed, making it easier to attack and defend, as it was more like an extension of the body than a weapon. Katars ceased to be in common use after the 19th century.		The '''Katar''' is a type of short punching sword that was used in Persia and Northern India. The weapon, also called a '''Bundi Dagger''', was noted for its horizontal grip, which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than thrust, allowing more acrobatic fighting styles. The user of katars could fight in a similar manner as if he were unarmed, making it easier to attack and defend, as it was more like an extension of the body than a weapon. Katars ceased to be in common use after the 19th century.
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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

GS4-KAIKALA: Added note about "push dagger" term not being meant for katar bases and to ASSIST if you want your katar properly updated/named.

2020-03-19T00:01:44Z

Added note about "push dagger" term not being meant for katar bases and to ASSIST if you want your katar properly updated/named.

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	*'''slasher'''		*'''slasher'''
	*'''tvekre'''		*'''tvekre'''

			Note: a handful of katars were released in 2019 using the term ''push dagger'', but this term is actually not used for katars in GS; instead, push daggers are used for the dagger base. As of 3/18/20, if you would like your 'push dagger' katar-based weapon updated to one of the currently approved katar terms, you can ASSIST to have that done.

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GS4-KAIKALA: Updated alternate names list (and all of these are generally available now; none are currently 'alteration only')

2017-03-18T09:38:08Z

Updated alternate names list (and all of these are generally available now; none are currently 'alteration only')

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	== Alternate Names ==		== Alternate Names ==
	*'''gauntlet-sword''' ~~General Use~~		*'''gauntlet-sword'''
	*'''~~manople~~''' ~~General Use~~		*'''kunai'''
	*'''~~paiscush~~''' ~~Alterations Only~~		*'''manople'''
			*'''paiscush'''
	*'''pata''' Alterations Only<b>
			*'''pata'''
	*kunai
	*slasher~~</b>~~		*'''slasher'''
			*'''tvekre'''

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VANKRASN39: /* Alternate Names */

2015-09-13T03:49:18Z

Alternate Names

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	*'''manople''' General Use		*'''manople''' General Use
	*'''paiscush''' Alterations Only		*'''paiscush''' Alterations Only
	*'''pata''' Alterations Only		*'''pata''' Alterations Only<b>
			*kunai
			*slasher</b>

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VANKRASN39 at 19:47, 16 April 2015

2015-04-16T19:47:59Z

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	The '''Katar''' is a type of short punching sword that was used in Persia and Northern India. The weapon, also called a '''Bundi Dagger''', was noted for its horizontal grip, which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than trust, allowing more acrobatic fighting styles. The user of katars could fight in a similar manner as if he were unarmed, making it easier to attack and defend, as it was more like an extension of the body than a weapon. Katars ceased to be in common use after the 19th century.		The '''Katar''' is a type of short punching sword that was used in Persia and Northern India. The weapon, also called a '''Bundi Dagger''', was noted for its horizontal grip, which allowed one to "punch" with it rather than trust, allowing more acrobatic fighting styles. The user of katars could fight in a similar manner as if he were unarmed, making it easier to attack and defend, as it was more like an extension of the body than a weapon. Katars ceased to be in common use after the 19th century.
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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==
	Katars consist of a short dagger-like blade mounted on crossbar, parallel side bars, and a hand grip or pair of hand grips. Some katars have a metal plate over the hand grips. Katars with the hand-guard were often used in the off-hand as a [[main gauche]] type defensive weapon. A sword-gauntlet, called a pata, evolved from this type of weapon.		Katars consist of a short dagger-like blade mounted on crossbar, parallel side bars, and a hand grip or pair of hand grips. Some katars have a metal plate over the hand grips. Katars with the hand-guard were often used in the off-hand as a [[main gauche]] type defensive weapon. A sword-gauntlet, called a pata, evolved from this type of weapon.
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	== Alternate Names ==		== Alternate Names ==

	*'''gauntlet-sword''' General Use		*'''gauntlet-sword''' General Use
	*'''manople''' General Use		*'''manople''' General Use

VANKRASN39: /* References */ remove broken link

2015-01-09T17:17:04Z

References: remove broken link

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	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#katar Official Documentation >> Katar]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#katar Official Documentation >> Katar]
	*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katar		*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katar
	*http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/katar.htm

	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]

GS4-KEIOS: 6 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

2014-12-31T17:58:07Z

6 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

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SPYRIDONM1: /* References */

2010-12-30T18:47:39Z

References

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	== References ==		== References ==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#katar ~~www.play.net]~~ - ~~Simutronics~~ ~~Website~~		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#katar Official Documentation >> Katar]
	*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katar		*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katar
	*http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/katar.htm		*http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/katar.htm

SPYRIDONM1: /* Other Names */ Corrected section

2010-12-30T18:45:55Z

Other Names: Corrected section

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	The standard katar has a weight of 4 lbs.		The standard katar has a weight of 4 lbs.

	== ~~Other~~ Names ==		== Alternate Names ==

	There are no approved alternate names for katars in the world of [[Elanthia]], however, in the modern world, a katar is sometimes called a bundi dagger, punching dagger, or pata. The pata is a gauntlet-sword with a hand-guard, following after the original katar design.
			*'''gauntlet-sword''' General Use
			*'''manople''' General Use
			*'''paiscush''' Alterations Only
			*'''pata''' Alterations Only

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