Space Age - Knives
A collection of knives typically available in the Space Age.
Knives are the smallest of the bladed weapon family. They deal less damage than blades or swords, but they are much more concealable.
Table of Knives
| Weapon Type / Weapon Name | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type(s) | Range | Materials | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Knife | A small and affordable pocket knife. | 1 | 1d2 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal, Polymold | Common, Manufactured, Useful, Concealable | 2 Credits |
| Kitchen Knife | A high quality chef's knife. | 1 | 1d4 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal, Polymold | Common, Manufactured, Useful | 5 Credits |
| Hunting Knife | A large hunting blade for skinning and gutting. | 1 | 1d6 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Common, Small, Forged, Useful | 5 Credits |
| Switchblade | A long straight blade that is concealed in the handle and extends intimidatingly at the press of a button. | 1 | 1d6 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Forged, Common, Small, Concealable | 5 Credits |
| Auto-Knife | A modern knife with high oscillation vibro-engines installed that drastically increase cutting power. | 1 | 1d8 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal, Electronics, Mechanics | Uncommon, Small, Forged, Manufactured, Mechanical, Concealable, Brutal I | 10 Credits |
| Stun-Knife | A knife equipped with a high capacity voltage capacitor and Recharger. | 1 | 1d2 P + 1d4 E | Puncture & Electrical | 1 M | Metal, Electronics, Mechanics | Uncommon, Small, Forged, Manufactured, Mechanical, | 50 Credits |
| Gun Knife | A small revolver combined with a knife. It looks more like a gun than a knife. Uses .36 Cartridge Ammo. | 1 | 1d6 S or P and/or 1d12 K | Slash or Puncture and/or Kinetic | 1 M (knife) / 20 M (gun) | Metal | Rare, Small, Manufactured, Mechanical, Four Shot, Slow Reload, Heavy, Loud | 62 Credits |
| Pneumatic Knife | A knife that houses a concealed pneumatic device. The device rapidly deploys a 20 cm steel rod when activated, extending the blade into the target. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses 1 Liter of Diesel per minute of operation. It immediately powers down when it runs out of fuel. | 1 | 2d6 P (On) 1d6 P or S (Off) | Puncture, Puncture or Slash | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Small, Manufactured, Mechanical, Armor Piercing II, Critacular I, Heavy, Loud | 85 Credits |
| Drill Knife | A knife that houses a battery and features a large power drill as its blade. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses 1 PP10 Battery per minute of operation. It immediately shuts off when it runs out of power. | 1 | 2d6+2 P (On) 1d6 B (Off) | Puncture, Blunt | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Small, Manufactured, Mechanical, Heavy, Armor Piercing II, Devastating I, Loud | 100 Credits |
| Hot Knife | A knife that houses a concealed heating element. Heating the blade to blistering temperatures in seconds. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses a PP10 battery per hour of operation. It immediately shuts off when it runs out of power. | 1 | 2d6 B (On) 1d6 P or S (Off) | Burn, Puncture or Slash | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Manufactured, Mechanical, Heavy, Burning | 100 Credits |
