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If you are using a small reach weapon, Monkey Grip is not needed, since it is a feat for using weapons one size category larger than you are.
Let's look at Monkey Grip.
If you want to use a large reach weapon of the two-handed variety, you would normally not be able to do so. With Monkey Grip, you can now do so. With both hands, of course. If you want to use a large one-hand weapon, you would normally have to use two hands, but now you can do it with one.
Unfortunately, a large one-hand weapon has a reach of 5 feet unless we're talking about the kusari-gama, so that's not terribly helpful if we want to give someone Reach with Monkey Grip.
But I'm no expert, I just stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Feel free to correct me if I have it wrong.
Let's look at Monkey Grip.
Benefit
You can use melee weapons one size category larger than you are with a -2 penalty on the attack roll, but the amount of effort it takes you to use the weapon does not change. For instance, a Large longsword (a one-handed weapon for a Large creature) is considered a two-handed weapon for a Medium creature that does not have this feat. For a Medium creature that has this feat, it is still considered a one-handed weapon. You can wield a larger light weapon as a light weapon, or a larger two-handed weapon in two hands. You cannot wield a larger weapon in your off hand, and you cannot use this feat with a double weapon.
Normal
You can use a melee weapon one size category larger than you are with a -2 penalty on the attack roll, and the amount of effort it takes to use the weapon increases. A larger light weapon is considered a one-handed weapon, a larger one-handed weapon is considered a two-handed weapon, and you cannot use a larger two-handed weapon at all.
If you want to use a large reach weapon of the two-handed variety, you would normally not be able to do so. With Monkey Grip, you can now do so. With both hands, of course. If you want to use a large one-hand weapon, you would normally have to use two hands, but now you can do it with one.
Unfortunately, a large one-hand weapon has a reach of 5 feet unless we're talking about the kusari-gama, so that's not terribly helpful if we want to give someone Reach with Monkey Grip.
But I'm no expert, I just stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Feel free to correct me if I have it wrong.
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