What mundane equipment can be made masterwork?

[Mike Schneider]

There's a 50gp "masterwork tool" (which provides a +2 to a relevant skill) -- can you buy one for anything?

Masterwork frying pan (+2 Profession:Cook)?
Masterwork bridle (+2 Ride)?
Masterwork Converse (+2 Acrobatics)?

[Talonhawke]

Mike Schneider wrote:

There's a 50gp "masterwork tool" (which provides a +2 to a relevant skill) -- can you buy one for anything?

Masterwork frying pan (+2 Profession:Cook)?
Masterwork bridle (+2 Ride)?
Masterwork Converse (+2 Acrobatics)?

I allow it if you can make it make sense. Had a guy with a MW rubber chicken for +2 perform comedy

[A Man In Black]

Masterwork handwraps, anklewraps, and talcum - Acrobatics
Masterwork tailored, nonbinding clothing - Acrobatics
Masterwork loupe and scales - Appraise

[Nightskies]

Keep in mind that the artisan's MW tools makes more sense in general, as they can be used in all situations with the skill in question. So the MW frying pan wouldn't be so great for boiling, but the tools for 5 gp and 4 lbs more will cover all cooking needs.

A more practical example would be a MW lockpick. Great for unlocking things, not so useful for disarming traps.

[Varthanna]

You can have one for every skill. Here is what Jason Bulmhan said in an old thread on the subject:

Jason Bulmahn wrote:

Hey there all,

I think that you can come up with a masterwork tool for every skill, if you give it some thought. Here are some examples I came up with on the fly...

Spellcraft - A tome containing a myriad of sample spell effects and guides for identifying them.
Diplomacy - A pleasant perfume or situationally appropriate attire.
Bluff - Bribes or an appropriate distraction. This one is actually pretty tough and highly dependent on the situation.
Use Magic Device - A guide of common magic phrases and activation techniques.

So.. I am not really in favor of limiting this option, but I think that a GM is well within his right to limit abuses of this particular rule.

Jason Bulmahn
Lead Designer
Paizo Publishing