I still find it weird that Blademaster's gloves make your attack type a slash rather than the original attack type.

Also, this is odd:
Your corrosive slice >>> ANNIHILATES <<< the Captain of the Special Guards!
^ without Gloves db

\/ with gloves db
You execute the form The River Undercuts the Bank!
Your slash >>> ANNIHILATES <<< the Captain of the Special Guards!

Very little apparent increase in damage.