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A collection of replica Bat'leths. Note the replica of "The Sword Of Kahless" at the top. The bat'leth (Klingon: betleH, rough pronunciation: [ˈbɛtʰlɛx]; plural betleHmey, [ˈbɛtʰlɛxmɛj] [1]) is a double-sided scimitar/hook sword/lujiaodao hybrid-edged weapon with a curved blade, four points, and three handholds on the back.
The sword itself was created specifically for the episode, and was made to seem more elaborate than the bat'leths previously seen in Star Trek, including hand etchings to make it appear similar to Damascus steel. Composer David Bell sought to bring influences of Richard Wagner into the score, including the use of Wagner tubas.
The bat'leth is the Klingon double-sided scimitar/hook sword/lujiaodao hybrid–edge weapon, designed by martial arts enthusiast and Star Trek: The Next Generation effects producer Dan Curry. [37] The bat'leth is a curved blade with spiked protrusions and handholds along the middle of the blade's back.
The novel also describes the creation of the first bat'leth. Kahless had a vision of his dead mate in Sto-vo-kor telling him to do exactly what the myth says (make the sword from his hair and lava). Instead, he draws the image of the sword and gives it to a swordsmith.
His fabled weapon, the Sword of Kahless, is depicted as a unique bat ' leth that serves as the Klingon equivalent of the Holy Grail. [34] In the TNG episode "Rightful Heir", Kahless appears in the flesh to Worf, who had doubted his Klingon faith. [35]
[16] [17] It is best served warm, [16] [18] and is the traditional beverage consumed by warriors being inducted into the Order of the Bat'leth. [16] [19] bregit lung – A traditional Klingon dish that William Riker said he enjoyed when he briefly served aboard the Klingon ship Pagh. [20] [21]
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When his father refuses, Morath brutally slays his father. Kahless vows to restore their father's honor. He pursues Morath to the Kri'stak volcano. After the brothers fight, Morath throws himself into the volcano. Kahless forges the first bat'leth (or "Sword of Honor") in the volcano, from his own hair.