If I have a buckler equipped along with a wakizashi, am i considered to have a free hand?

[Jack of Nothing]

topic plz and thx

[Valdast]

From liberal reading, yes.

From what I understand, no. From what I understand, the buckler lets you use it as an off-hand, not as your main hand.

[BigDTBone]

Yes, but if you make use of the free hand then then you lose the shield bonus for that round.

[Jack of Nothing]

what if i try to use one in conjunction with snapping turtle style?

[BigDTBone]

It could count or not count, but it doesn't matter because shield bonuses don't stack.

[Jack of Nothing]

ooooo didnt know that about shield bonuses thx for the info

[Claxon]

I believe BigDTBone is correct. Yes, the buckler arm counts as having a free hand, but using the hand negates the AC penalty from the buckler. If you were to use snapping turtle style both provide shield bonuses and would not stack.