The pitchfork is often seen on farms, where it is commonly used for bailing hay and other tasks. It can be pressed into service as a makeshift weapon by a desperate fighter, and is favourite amongst poor peasants if they are forced to use violence. Its design requires the use of two hands for effective use.
A pitchfork has a damage rating of "2."
Trivia[]
- A pitchfork was used to kill Inamo in Trinsic, nailing him to the wall of the stable.
- Pitchforks and similar tools usable as weapons could also be found on Mars in the 19th century—see Weapons in Martian Dreams.