I browsing the Archives of Nethys for magic items that would let me cast Shield Other without having it on my character's spell list, and I was somewhat surprised to find an option in the form of a weapon instead of a wondrous item: http://archivesofnethys.com/MagicWeaponsDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Whispering%20 Shrike
That got me wondering. What are some other neat weapons characterised by abilities you'd tend to use before/outside of combat? In fact, the less combat-oriented, the better!
To make it easier for others to find it, here is the link for Whispering Shrike.