I was wondering if you, Zulg, the guy, have ever thought about
allowing the material(s) of hand-wear play a role in the type of
damage dealt?

For instance, if you have iron gauntlets on, and punch an elf, does
it hurt more? Technically a broad, gauntletd fist would be in contact
with the skin a lot longer (by comparison) during a punch than a
sword would be during a slashing or thrusting stroke.

So is there any chance for this, or should I go back to my hovvel?

Bizarro I'm helping!