This weapon bears a number of hard-to-see parallel striations near its handle.

When a paralyzing weapon is activated, the next creature struck by the weapon must succeed on a DC 17 Will save or be paralyzed. Each round on its turn, the target can attempt a new saving throw to end the effect; otherwise, the paralysis lasts for 10 rounds.
A paralyzing weapon functions once per day.

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, hold monster.
Cost to Create: 1,000 gp (plus 300 gp for base item), 80 XP, 2 days.