So if you don't plan to add Slayer or Sniper perk then why add this?
comparing it to cricals that can
do 4x dama, bypass armors, cripple, ko, insta kill you isn't serious....
Non-critical HtH kills slowly.
If you don't surprise ONE person and ONE person only you are dead
It's strong but only in very specific situation when you surprise and get 1 hex close to someone who is alone. And you still can get away if you are lucky.
I like that people can jump at you from behind some corner and beat you on a street if you are
not careful. It's more accurate of what postapo HtH would be I think.