Resembling a crescent-shaped, two-ended scimitar, the bat'leth is wielded using three handholds along the outside edge of the blade. A traditional bat'leth is typically approximately 116 centimeters long, with blades of composite baakonite, weighs about five-point-three kilograms, and has an exterior hand grip diameter of five centimeters.
Kahless and The First betleH
The first betleH was said to have been forged by qeylIS Kahless in the fires of the Kristak volcano. He cut off a lock of his hair and dipped it into the molten lava flowing from the summit. Plunging the burning lock into the waters of Lake Lusor, he twisted the burning hair into a blade, which he used to kill the evil tyrant Molor, after which he named it.
Presumably, the name betleH derives from batlh 'etlh or blade of honour.
This story was only revealed to the public by the clone of Kahless as part of a ploy by the priests of the monastery of Boreth.
The sword itself was lost during the invasion of the Hur'Iq, the only species ever to have actually conquered the Klingons.
betleH Contests
Klingons hold betleH competitions on Forcas III. Maimings and injuries are common.
Order Of The betleH
The Order of the Bat'leth is one of the highest honours given to serving Klingon warriors, next only to the Order of Kahless in prestige. The Order of the Bat'leth is given only to a select few.
Every year, the Klingon Chancellor holds an induction ceremony on Ty'Gokor, in the Hall of Warriors. The day before the ceremoney there is a traditional drunken celebration, with much good bloodwine being consumed. This is considered an endurance test.
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