Sleight of hand and Steal

[3Sheets2theWind]

Does anyone know if there is errata for the Steal Combat Maneuver that allows you to use your sleight of hand for it?

I know that Escape Artist is used in place of your CMB for getting out of holds and grapples and was curious as to whether sleight of hand can be used for Steal.

Some would argue that Strength plays a vital role in it. I disagree as a whip can be used in a steal. And a whip is more of a delicate weapon that precision (dex) would be given.

Can i just use my attack against the CMD of an opponent if I am using a whip?

[InVinoVeritas]

The difference between Sleight of Hand and Steal is that Sleight of Hand is a sneaky-pickpocket version of a taking, while Steal is essentially a Disarm of something not held. There is no attempt at stealth or deftness with a Steal. A bully grabbing your backpack is a Steal, not a Sleight of Hand, for example.

[3Sheets2theWind]

InVinoVeritas wrote:

The difference between Sleight of Hand and Steal is that Sleight of Hand is a sneaky-pickpocket version of a taking, while Steal is essentially a Disarm of something not held. There is no attempt at stealth or deftness with a Steal. A bully grabbing your backpack is a Steal, not a Sleight of Hand, for example.

Except.... if you continue along the path to greater steal, beings don't realize that you are taking their belongings.

[spalding]

Which is why it is the greater maneuver feat -- it does something that normally can't be done.