[Tana]

I think comparing this suggestion to a parrying dagger is a bit silly, because a parrying dagger - Even if you're not built for it at all - Opens you up to psuedo-fleur, a stick to use for eviter by jacking its durability, free avalon, etc.

Removing its shield status may give access to two-hand, but it also means you're giving up things like Bulwark, enchant shield, and so on. It seems like a good niche that lines up with what bucklers are actually for.