Hairpin Dagger

Ultimate Equipment Guide II

Author Greg Lynch, J. C. Alvarez
Publisher Mongoose Publishing
Publish date 2005

A hairpin dagger is designed to allow a lady to bring a weapon with her into almost situation, even a ball at the royal court. It can only be worn effectively with long hair, which must be swept up to conceal the long, sheathed pin of the hairpin dagger. The hilt of the dagger is disguised as an ornate crest, and features several teeth to hold it in place in a lady’s hair.

Drawing the blade of a hairpin dagger is a move equivalent action. The true nature of a hairpin dagger is difficult to determine, as Jahlia has each one made with a different design to the crest. However, a successful Spot skill check (DC 25) will reveal to the viewer that something about the hairpin is unusual. Anyone with the opportunity to actually examine the hairpin dagger will certainly see it for what it is.

The blade of a hairpin dagger is really more of a knife than anything else. As the blade fits into a sheath carefully hidden in the hair, it can be poisoned, then safely carried about without worry of poisoning oneself accidentally. The cost given below is for the most basic model of hairpin dagger. The ornate silver crest can be inlaid with gold or jewels if the customer wishes, though obviously at an additional cost.

Hairpin Dagger: Light Simple Weapon; 100 gp; Dmg (S) 1d3, Dmg (M) 1d4; Critical 19-20/x2; Range 10 ft.; 1 lb.; Piercing or Slashing