Bat'leth!!!

[Empath Negative]

Bat'leth:

Exotic Weapon
2d4
19-20/x3
2hnd
Slashing and piercing
If a proficient wielder forgoes the bonus strength damage normally applied to two handed weapons the Bat'leth grants a +1 shield bonus against melee attacks and when used in conjunction with combat expertise increases that bonus by +2.

Due to the nature of Bat'leth "defense" any weapon enhancement bonus that would also improve a shields defenses applies as such.

For example, a bat'leth with a +1 enhancement bonus would improve the attack bonus, weapon damage and shield bonus of the bat'leth.

 

[Dandu]

You dare to give the mighty sword of honor a pitiful 2d4 damage and no bonus to disarming or tripping, you worthless patak? I shall see to it that your soul is condemned to the deepest pits of Gre'Thor for this insult!

 

[Omegaxicor]

You forgot a line "Due to it's familiarity ALL Klingons treat it as a Martial Weapon" (or should it be a simple weapon...)

seriously though, I think it is missing a "Can be used for tripping" line but probably no bonus

 

[Empath Negative]

Really because I was afraid of it coming across as overpowered.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I've actually sparred with a padded version of something like this. The damage looks OK to me. I'd make it like a Bastard Sword though, so Exotic 1 Handed usable as martial weapon 2 handed- they're a tad ungainly in 1 hand compared to a simple sword.

And yeah- add tripping and/or disarming bonuses.

 

[Samloyal23]

They can also do bludgeoning damage if swung in reverse. This a great weapon, extremely versatile...

 

[emoplato]

They can also do bludgeoning damage if swung in reverse. This a great weapon, extremely versatile...

So can swords or polearms with the hilt but normally they don't so a Bat'lef shouldn't either. Polearms can do it with a feat, but otherwise no.

 

[emoplato]

Bat'leth:

Exotic Weapon
2d4
19-20/x3
2hnd
Slashing and piercing
If a proficient wielder forgoes the bonus strength damage normally applied to two handed weapons the Bat'leth grants a +1 shield bonus against melee attacks and when used in conjunction with combat expertise increases that bonus by +2.

Due to the nature of Bat'leth "defense" any weapon enhancement bonus that would also improve a shields defenses applies as such.

For example, a bat'leth with a +1 enhancement bonus would improve the attack bonus, weapon damage and shield bonus of the bat'leth.

Yeah, you really need to give some sort of CMB bonus, the design of the weapon would easily lend itself to tripping and disarming. Also it should be a double weapon, as double weapons can be used as two-handed or two weapons for attacks. Plus, of course, it is bladed on both ends.
As for the damage wise I would have to disagree with the others, to me with the two really sharp, pointy ends wouldn't do as much general damage like a bastard or greatsword would however critical wise it would be stronger as a really good hit would do "double duty" easily. If anything maybe an 18-20 threat range.
I do like the ability you made though. I am just not sure if it should be a base ability as this would be a double weapon the way it is. I think due to its unique design I think you could make a couple of feats for it(rend?).

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

To clarify, I wasn't saying it should do damage as a Bastard Sword, but that it should be 1Hd Exotic, 2Hd Martial like a bastard Sword.

While double-weapon DOES make sense, combined with all the other stuff in the thread- and the existence of the double-longsword- you might have to drop the damage somewhat.

 

[emoplato]

To clarify, I wasn't saying it should do damage as a Bastard Sword, but that it should be 1Hd Exotic, 2Hd Martial like a bastard Sword.

While double-weapon DOES make sense, combined with all the other stuff in the thread- and the existence of the double-longsword- you might have to drop the damage somewhat.

1. Eh, no it really is a different weapon weapon to wield. The crescent shape and the forward guard make it unique to use.
2. That is why I suggested maybe he could make some specific feats.