Mek'leth

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A mek'leth is a Klingon sword-like blade weapon, approximately half as long as a bat'leth. Worf occasionally favored the smaller (and easily concealable) mek'leth instead of the larger, bulkier bat'leth. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Sons of Mogh"; Star Trek: First Contact)

Jadzia Dax thought that although the mek'leth was better in some ways, she still preferred the longer reach of the bat'leth. She later practiced with a mek'leth. (DS9: "Sons of Mogh", "Rules of Engagement", "Bar Association")

By the 2370s on Gaia, Brota had inherited Worf's mek'leth. He once used it to kill a yar-bear. (DS9: "Children of Time")

The mirror universe Bareil Antos claimed that he once stole a mek'leth from a Klingon and used it to deactivate the sensor alarm of the cell he was being held in. (DS9: "Resurrection")

Worf often used his mek'leth to fight the Jem'Hadar, such as those on Vandros IV and on Soukara. (DS9: "To the Death", "Change of Heart")

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[edit] Appearances

• ENT: "Marauders"
• Star Trek: First Contact
• DS9:
  • "The Way of the Warrior"
  • "The Sword of Kahless"
  • "Sons of Mogh"
  • "Bar Association"
  • "Rules of Engagement"
  • "In Purgatory's Shadow"
  • "Children of Time"
  • "Sons and Daughters"
  • "Resurrection"
  • "Change of Heart"
• VOY: "The Killing Game"

[edit] Background

The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion notes that Dan Curry created the mek'leth at Michael Dorn's request when he joined Deep Space Nine in 1995. Dorn wanted a weapon that was easier to wield. The final design was based on a Himalayan blade.