War Fan (3.5e Equipment)

Unlike its smaller counterpart, this wickedly edged wooden or metal fan is unmistakably a weapon and cannot be disguised as anything else. A war fan may be opened or closed by a wielder who is proficient in its use as a swift action. When opened, it deals slashing damage and the wider area grants the wielder a +1 bonus to their Armor Class. While closed, the fan's more fragile components are concealed by the hardened frame, making the fan deal bludgeoning damage. In addition, closing the fan allows for the concentration of the force of an attack into a smaller area, conferring a +1 bonus on damage rolls for attacks made with it. These additional benefits are also only conferred upon a wielder who is proficient in the use of the fan.